What causes it?
Urinary stones, frequently called kidney stones or bladder stones, form in the urinary tract when certain conditions are present. Essentially, stones are formed from an overabundance of one or more minerals.

The most common culprit in urinary stone formation is calcium, but there are other substances – such as uric acid, magnesium or phosphate – that can be involved in stone formation. Excess minerals may clump together to create small crystals. These are generally passed through the system with little or no discomfort. However, when the crystals reach a certain size and mass, they are classified as stones and have the potential to create severe pain.

Risk factors
Some people are more likely than others to get urinary stones, including:

• Those who are dehydrated
• People whose diets include too much animal protein and/or vitamin C
• Individuals with family members who have a history of stones
• Some people who have had surgery to help them lose weight

Pain
Where a stone lodges can determine what kind of pain it causes. (Of course, some stones are small and pass through the system unnoticed, causing little or no discomfort.) When in the bladder, the pain is most often in the stomach area. When the stone is in the kidneys, pain is often in the back but in some cases can spread all across the entire stomach area and into the male organ area. And when the stone is in the urethra, it can cause a high level of male organ pain.

In addition, some stones cause other symptoms, including nausea, sweating, blood in the urine, a burning sensation in the urinary tract, chills, fever and/or frequent urination.

Prevention
Preventing stones is an excellent idea. (Who likes pain, after all?) One of the best ways to do this is by drinking plenty of water: 8 to 10 glasses each day. Dietary changes (depending on the kind of stone to which a person may be prone) can also help, as can taking certain drugs that reduce the conditions under which stones may form.

Treatment
In most cases, a person simply must wait for the stone to pass and take pain relievers to help lessen the intensity of discomfort. In persistent cases, the stone may be broken up (by means of sound waves) or surgically removed; however, the latter is rarely done.

Relief
While waiting for a stone to pass, a person should be kept as comfortable as possible. Depending on where the pain is, that may mean lying in various positions. Using pillows to proper up appropriate parts of the body may help. Sometimes, placing an ice pack covered in cloth against the area can help relieve soreness. Staying hydrated is also very much recommended.

After the stone has passed, affected body parts may be tender. Male organ pain caused by urinary stones may linger. This is an excellent time to begin using a quality male organ health crème (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil). The sore manhood responds very well to a crème that includes a combination of a high-end emollient (such as Shea butter) and a natural hydrator (such as vitamin E). This combination moisturizes as it soothes. It’s also helpful to apply a crème that includes L-arginine. This ingredient boosts nitric oxide production, which in turn helps keep member blood vessels open. The proper flow of blood throughout the organ can help to provide oxygen, which in turn benefits the sore tool.

Visit http://www.menshealthfirst.com for additional information on most common male organ health issues, tips on improving member sensitivity and what to do to maintain a healthy manhood. John Dugan is a professional writer who specializes in men’s health issues and is an ongoing contributing writer to numerous websites.

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