CategoriesKidneyThe experience of having kidney stones can be exasperating and uncomfortable. Medications alongside a healthy lifestyle may aid in passing smaller stones, but larger ones often need medical assistance. Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is one of the most effective treatments for large or complex kidney stones. Is PCNL suitable for everyone? In this blog, we’ll explain […]
CategoriesKidney Stones Treatment OptionKidney stones or lithiasis are some of the most common urological problems globally, impacting roughly 80% of the world’s population. These stones can cause sharp pain, severe discomfort, a constant urge to urinate, among other related difficulties. For the most part, kidney stones do not cause long-lasting issues since most pass naturally. However, there are […]
CategoriesKidneyEvery year, millions of people suffer the painful condition of kidney stones. Renal calculi, as it is medically termed, is one of the most common urological diseases. In most patients, the debilitating pain is not foreign to them. However, a prevalent query that arises is whether the removal of these stones has any effect on […]
CategoriesKidney Kidney Stones SizeKidney stones occur when excess minerals and salts accumulate as hard deposits in the kidneys. Their size can vary from that of a grain of sand to a golf ball. While a lot is discussed regarding their causes, symptoms, and treatments, the location of the stone is one key issue that is often overlooked. The […]
CategoriesKidney Kidney StonesKidney stones are crystalline solid accumulations that develop in the kidney and result in acute discomfort and difficulty urinating. Surgery is required when stones are larger than normal to pass or continuously cause symptoms. A patient’s comprehension of the recovery period after stone surgery is essential to achieving the best possible outcome in healing and […]
CategoriesKidney Kidney StonesKidney stone treatment involves multiple steps. These include laser stone removal via surgery, RIRS which stands for Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery, PCNL or ureteroscopy. Post-surgery care is as important as the surgery itself. In fact, we could argue that in most cases it is more important. Most patients assume that once the stone is extracted, everything […]
CategoriesKidney Stones SizeIt’s likely that kidney stones are more prevalent than you think, and if they are not caught in time, may result in extreme discomfort. During the early stages, many people seem to face acute pain, but there are many ways to check for the warning symptoms that don’t go to that level. If you have […]
CategoriesKidney Treatment OptionKidney stones usually develop as a result of the accumulation of minerals and salts that kidneys filter. Most people experience extreme discomfort when the stone is being passed through the urinary tract. Nowadays, medicine has an array of techniques that aid painless non-invasive or minimally invasive kidney stones removal. In this article we discuss the […]
CategoriesUncategorized Kidney StonesAll of us know that kidney stones can be one of the most painful conditions people can go through. When it comes to treating kidney stones, there are alternative options out there. For one, Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy treatment (ESWL) uses shock waves to non invasively shatter kidney stones into smaller pieces so they can […]
CategoriesStaghorn Kidney Stones SizeHearing the words “you need surgery” and “kidney stones” in the same sentence can be nerve-wracking. It can cause anxiety for patients, especially when they have to undergo a procedure such as PCNL (Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy). While it is satisfying to think about how they will finally get relief, a single question always pops up: “What […]
