CategoriesKidney StonesPassing a kidney stone can be a frustrating and painful experience, leaving many wondering how long the ordeal will last. The timeline varies for everyone and depends on factors like the stone’s size, location, and your body’s natural response. Understanding what to expect and the steps to ease the process can make a world of […]
CategoriesKidney StonesKidney stones are bad enough, but if you ever questioned as to whether the stones could give you something worse like kidney cancer, then you are not alone. It is a typical thing for a person to feel such a way, and it is reasonable to ask that kind of question. Doctors and researchers have […]
CategoriesKidneyKidney stones (Nephrolithiasis) in kids are on the rise and it shocks many parents who never thought this ailment was limited to adults. While worsening of life styles and diets are factors amongst others that have contributed to the increase in cases, it is important to note that as long as there is understanding and […]
CategoriesKidney StonesKidney stones can produce severe pain which may vary with the size of the stone, its location in the urinary system, and if the stone is being moved within the urinary tract. It develops suddenly and this may manifest in any part of the body. Most of the time it is a severe and unambiguous […]
CategoriesKidney StonesKidney stones are a fairly prevalent urological disease, but not every stone is equal in this regard. Of all the types of stones, those are struvite stones which are quite different in their formation, causes and consequences. Unlike the calcium stones which are common, struvite stones are associated with urinary tract infections caused by specific […]
CategoriesTreatment Option Kidney StonesIf you’re among the millions of people suffering from painful kidney stones, then you are likely to be looking for all possible ways to treat them. One the most innovative and efficient treatments used nowadays is Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS) – an operation that provides a new approach to the treatment of kidney stones. Unlike […]
CategoriesTreatment OptionIn cases where the size or the number of kidney stones is big, there is no better solution than Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL). However, the word ‘surgery’ can understandably affect patients to ask questions such as “How invasive is this procedure?” or “Will it require a long recovery period?”. In case you want to know whether […]
CategoriesKidney Stones Treatment OptionKidney stones can be benign annoyances or major medical problems depending on their size, location, and the symptoms they cause. Some stones within the kidney can pass with very little discomfort, while others cause a great deal of pain or lead to infection or other problems. Here in this blog, you will learn the signs […]
CategoriesKidney StonesUreteroscopy is a less invasive endoscopic technique performed commonly for diagnosis and management of kidney stones. This is an invasive procedure that uses a slender, flexible tube called the ureteroscope to be passed through the urethra and the bladder, into the ureter of the kidney. It allows urologists to find and treat kidney stones and […]
CategoriesKidney StonesA kidney stone is a solid concretion formed in the kidneys, and may vary from a grain of sand in size to a pebble. Even if these stones themselves are not very dangerous they can cause one so much discomfort and potentially lethal health problems if the situation is not addressed. The hazards are that […]
