A Qatar airways flight from Singapore to Doha via Bangkok had to be diverted, and made a priority landing at Kolkata airport after a Saudi Arabian passenger took ill mid air.
Fifty three year old Saudi Arabian, Al Solami Meadi Medkhill, was on a flight from Singapore to Doha via Bangkok, when he complained of lower abdomen pain after one hour of the flight. The pain became unbearable, which forced the pilot to make a priority landing at the nearest airport, Kolkata.
Kidney Stones / Renal Stones - Causes - Symptoms - Diagnosis - Treatment - FAQs
A kidney stone is a solid mass made up of tiny crystals and may appear in any area of the urinary system.
A kidney stone is a solid mass made up of tiny crystals and may appear in any area of the urinary system.
An airport official explaining the case said, “There was no doctor on the flight. The crew members informed the pilot about Medkhill’s condition.”
“Unless the stone is removed, the pain will return. But Medkhill does not want to be treated here. He has spoken to the Saudi embassy in Delhi. We are discharging him on a risk bond,” said a hospital official.
Diet for Kidney Stones
Diet for kidney stone should comprise of calcium-rich foods, increased fluid intake. Other dietary recommendations depends on the type of kidney stone.
Diet for kidney stone should comprise of calcium-rich foods, increased fluid intake. Other dietary recommendations depends on the type of kidney stone.
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Increase in salt concentration in the urine results in precipitation of crystals and these lead to formation of kidney stones. Drinking a lot of water can prevent kidney stones.
Increase in salt concentration in the urine results in precipitation of crystals and these lead to formation of kidney stones. Drinking a lot of water can prevent kidney stones.
