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 »
Ask us: Suffering from stones in Ontario, Canada
In our “Ask a kidney stone doctor” section, we field questions from stone formers or their family members. Today’s post is from a recurrent stone patient in Ontario, Canada who… Read more »
Ask us: Struggling with cystinuria
In our “Ask a kidney stone doctor” section, we field questions from stone formers or their family members. Today’s question is about struggling with cystinuria. See other questions and answers… Read more »
Ask us: Does chronic use of potassium citrate have any long-term drawbacks?
In our “Ask a kidney stone doctor” section, we field questions from stone formers or their family members. Today’s question is about long-term use of potassium citrate. See other questions… Read more »
Ask us: How common is it for homozygous cystinurics to not form a stone?
In our “Ask a kidney stone doctor” section, we field questions from stone formers or their family members. Today’s question is about cystinuria. See other questions and answers or ask… Read more »
Salt Intake and Kidney Stones
Most individuals think that their calcium and oxalate intake are the main culprits to the formation of their kidney stones. Because the most common kidney stone type is composed of… Read more »
Coming to Terms with the Need to be Over-Hydrated – From a Patient’s Perspective
Water, Water Everywhere: Coming to Terms with the Necessity to be Over-Hydrated. I know the consumption of plenty of water is necessary in order to stay properly hydrated, especially if… Read more »
Ask us: How will I know when a stone has dropped into the bladder?
In our “Ask a kidney stone doctor” section, we field questions from stone formers or their family members. Today’s question is about knowing when a stone has passed successfully. See… Read more »