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Practical articles for understanding and caring for your urinary health.
It's important to understand that kidney stones (also called "renal calculi") are solid deposits that form from minerals and salts in the urine. 80% of kidney stones are made of calcium oxalate, although uric acid stones and infectious stones, among others, also exist.
Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by decreased bone density and deterioration of bone tissue microarchitecture, which leads to more fragile bones prone to fractures, especially in the hips, wrists, and spine.
People living with an ostomy, whether intestinal or urinary, often face many changes in their daily lives. One of the less known, but quite common, effects is an increased risk of developing kidney stones, also known as renal calculi.
Various studies have shown that patients with Crohn's disease have a significantly higher risk of developing kidney stones (urolithiasis).
Did you know that chronic stress not only affects your mental health but can also influence the formation of kidney stones?
An episiotomy is a surgical incision made during childbirth to facilitate the baby's delivery. Today, it is usually common in complicated or instrumental births. Therefore, it is essential to know how to clean an episiotomy correctly, with products that respect vaginal flora and help prevent infections.
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that weakens bones, making them more prone to fractures and injuries. Although there are multiple factors that can influence the development of this condition, hormones play a fundamental role in bone health. In particular, the decrease in certain hormones, especially estrogen and testosterone, is closely related to bone loss and the development of osteoporosis.