Can urine salt crystals cause pain on both sides of the waist?

Whether urinary salt crystals can cause pain on both sides of the waist depends on the specific situation. If only a small amount of urinary salt crystals are precipitated, they usually do not cause pain on both sides of the waist. However, if a large number of urinary salt crystals form stones, they may lead to pain in this area. The detailed analysis is as follows:

1. No

Urinary salt crystals typically refer to crystalline substances present in urine. Under normal circumstances, urine contains numerous metabolic byproducts that are excreted from the body through the kidneys. However, insufficient daily water intake may lead to concentrated urine, preventing normal excretion of these crystalline substances and resulting in crystal formation. If only a small number of crystals are formed, increasing fluid intake can dilute and flush out the crystals via urine, in which case no pain on both sides of the waist will occur.

2. Yes

However, if a patient consistently drinks too little water over a prolonged period, leading to persistently concentrated urine and excessive crystal precipitation, stones may form. As these pass through the kidneys during metabolism, they may rub against or damage kidney tissues, causing pain on both sides of the waist. In such cases, it is important to increase water intake significantly to promote stone expulsion. When necessary, patients may also take medications such as Jin Qian Cao Granules or Shen Shi Tong Granules under medical guidance.

If a patient experiences persistent pain on both sides of the waist, they should promptly visit a hospital for appropriate examinations, identify the underlying cause, and follow medical advice for targeted treatment.