The Healthcare Costs of Kidney Stones
With the increased attention on the rapidly increasing cost of healthcare, we decided to take a closer look at how much kidney stone disease costs in the United States. United… Read more »
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13 Famous Kidney Stoners
It turns out that kidney stones do not discriminate. Famous historical figures, celebrities, and other notable persons have also suffered from stones. Here, in no particular order, is an unlucky… Read more »
Kidney stones in children
Studies have found that kidney stones are occurring more frequently in children. Researchers looking at emergency room admissions in South Carolina found an increased occurrence of stones between 1996 and… Read more »
Can dogs and cats get kidney stones?
It turns out that kidney stones don’t just afflict humans, they also occur in many animals, including your pet dog or cat. Between 0.2 to 3% of dogs and cats… Read more »
Can kidney stones cause kidney failure?
In addition to causing pain, can kidney stones actually cause permanent damage to your kidney? The unfortunate answer is yes, kidney stones in some cases can actually result in a… Read more »
How do I choose which surgery to have for my kidney stones?
Understanding what is the best option for treating your kidney stone can be difficult. In our new chart, we summarize the benefits and drawbacks of each surgical option. While it… Read more »
Does soda drinking cause kidney stones?
Kidney stone formers often ask us whether their soda drinking caused their kidney stones. Many have already taken the initiative to cut out all their soda, thinking it will help… Read more »
Kidney Stones During Pregnancy
Along with the other challenges faced by women while they are pregnant, you can add the risk of developing a kidney stone. The risk of stone formation during pregnancy. A… Read more »
How long is too long? “I forgot that I had a ureteral stent”
Many people have ureteral stents placed to prevent or treat urinary tract obstruction, and if you happen to be one of these people, it’s likely that you’re familiar with some… Read more »
My stent hurts…what should I do?
80% of patients will have discomfort from their stent. Often this is cramping in the bladder or in the kidney; at times worse with urinating. A variety of medications can… Read more »