Not every back pain is an indication of kidney stones but the back pain caused by kidney stones can mimic the regular back pain. So, how do you tell the difference between these back pains and when should you suspect the presence of kidney stones and see a good urologist near you? There can be…
DetailsThe most painless and effective kidney stone treatment is the latest and most popular procedure called Ureteroscopic Holmium Laser Lithotripsy. A small telescope and Holmium Laser are used in this procedure by the urologist doctor to break and crumble the stones stuck in the urinary tract in to tiny fragments that can easily be removed…
DetailsRIRS is Retrograde Intra Renal Surgery that has emerged as the most reliable, safe, and efficient method among the recent technological developments in the management of renal stones. RIRS has emerged to be a prime method of treatment for kidney stones that are less than 2 cm and those stones that cannot be successfully treated…
DetailsWhat are kidney stones? Kidney stones are small (sometimes large) rocks like formations in the kidneys that can be as small as 1mm or even as large as 4cms. Kidney stones are formed due to the presence of high levels of minerals in the urine such as calcium, uric acid, etc. Kidney stones formation starts…
DetailsProstate growth is a continued process throughout life in most men. This rarely causes problems until later in life. However, continued growth leads to enlarged prostate with symptoms in men who fall in the high risk group. When the prostate is enlarged enough, it can cause urinary symptoms because the prostate is located just beneath the…
DetailsTreatment options for kidney stones are usually based on their size, location, and type. If the patient is able to pass a small kidney stone through urination without any intervention, the only treatment that may be needed is to drink plenty of water and other liquids to move the stone along the urinary tract. Pain…
DetailsAre There Any Vegetables That Can Cause Kidney Stones And Need to Be Avoided? Vegetables are a great way to decrease the risk of kidney stone formation but it may be astonishing to learn that certain vegetables that are generally considered healthy could lead to new stone formation. Some vegetables contain certain chemicals or compounds…
DetailsKidney stones are solid formations in the kidneys composed of a combination of minerals that are supposed to be passed out of the body through urine. Different types of kidney stones include: Calcium Oxalate Stones Calcium Phosphate Stones Uric Acid Stones Cystine Stones Struvite Stones Kidney stones are formed in 9% of women and 19%…
DetailsEver wondered who is the best urologist in Chennai or where can you find the best urology hospital in Chennai? Internet is full of information but how much of that is true? How do you evaluate a urologist or a urology clinic for its treatment? Before getting into all of it, let’s see what the…
DetailsUrological and kidney care has seen dramatic changes over the past years with focus on the shift from open surgical procedures with limited drug treatments to a specialty that has successfully embraced minimally invasive techniques and new drug treatments for common conditions such as erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence, kidney stones and kidney transplants.
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