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DJ Stent
DJ Stent (Double‑J) Explained: Uses, Benefits & FAQs
You might have heard your doctor use the term DJ stent if you recently had a urological operation or were diagnosed with some sort of kidney or ureteral condition. Abbreviated to Double-J stent this little flexible tube is crucial for making sure that any blocked urine flows smoothly and easily from the kidney to the
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Post‑Surgical Care After Urological Procedures: Essential Tips for Recovery
Once people are out of a urological hospital–whether you are a kidney patient that has undergone kidney stone surgery, have an enlarged prostate, is having a bladder operation or ureteric surgery- They are changed men. Just as important, though, is what happens after the operation–the convalescent period. Most people get out of hospital on their
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Do Kidney Stones Cause Urine Blockage?
Kidney stones are small, hard deposits of mineral and acid salts. The kidneys, (or the tubes that connect the kidneys to the bladder) are the place it can form. It may vary in size, shape and even in composition, but one thing’s for sure: When kidney stones cause trouble, the pain can be intense. When most people think
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Myths About Kidney Stones You Should Stop Believing
“I don’t eat too much salt — I would not get kidney stones!” “You only get kidney stones when you’re old, right?” “Drinking beer will wash them all away!” Sounds familiar? If you’ve ever heard (or even believed) such things, you’re in good company. Kidney stones are one of those maladies that tend to present in
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Is Your Back Pain Actually a Kidney Stone?
One of the universal health complaints throughout the world is back pain. Poor posture, muscle strain and spine issues can cause it, too, but sometimes the culprit is something more subtle: A kidney stone. Yes, that searing pain in your lower back just below the belt could be the result of a strain, but it also
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The Role of a Urologist in Treating Kidney & Urinary Issues
Do you know who to turn to if you experience persistent burning while urinating, or if that dull back pain becomes a kidney stone? You may be thinking of a doctor, a nephrologist, or perhaps you’d try some home remedies first — but the true specialist for these maladies is the urologist. But what exactly is a urologist?
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Non-Surgical Treatment Options for Small Kidney Stones
So here we go, let’s talk about kidney stones-and treat it–but without the scalpels! Got an ill-timed, impulsive shot of pain on the side or lower back? And you said, “No way this could be normal,” or in other words, “This is not a normal pain”. There is a possibility that you currently have a
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Types of Kidney Stones & How They’re Treated Differently
Did you ever think a kidney stone is a simple rock? Think again. The kidney stones can be quite identical in their external appearance, however, the inside speaks quite differently. Similar to a pair of fingerprints that are neither identical nor similar, kidney stones are different as well. All these types possess their root causes,
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Kidney Stones in Women vs. Men: What’s the Difference?
Kidney stones are the most common, potentially painful problem of the renal system, and millions of people suffer from them annually. Most also know about the pain they cause, but less understood is the fact that kidney stones can affect both men and women in very different ways. From how they form to how they’re
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Kidney Stones While Pregnant: Can You Wait Until Delivery?
Pregnancy has been termed as one of the most beautiful trips that one could ever take as a woman. However, what happens when the trip is broken by a sharp stabbing pain in the side or the back? To certain pregnant women, that kind of pain is not necessarily a muscle spasm, but a kidney
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Kidney Stones and Digestive Issues: What’s the Connection?
Kidney stones and digestive problems are two very different — and very common — health problems. But they share a commonality that you probably never would have guessed. Knowing this link can help you take action to prevent both conditions and stay healthy. Let’s get into how these are connected, and how they can affect each other. What
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Kidney Stones – Frequently Asked Questions & Answers (FAQs)
A small stone can stop life in its tracks. You wake up and feel a dull ache at your side, which quickly sours into waves of excruciating pain so intense that you can’t sit, stand or think straight. For others, however, this is not the stuff of imagination, but rather of reality, and it’s called a kidney