02 · Conditions
Urinary stones
Kidney stones can cause one of the most intense kinds of pain. Today they can be treated with endoscopic and laser techniques, with no incisions.
Signs and symptoms
- Intense pain in the lower back or side that may spread to the groin
- Blood in the urine
- Nausea or vomiting during the pain
- Frequent urge to urinate or burning
- Fever (in this case, seek care immediately)
When to see a doctor
With renal colic, fever, or if you know you have stones and want to prevent new episodes. Fever with pain is an emergency.
Diagnosis
Non-contrast CT scan, ultrasound, and urine and blood tests to determine the size, location and composition of the stones.
Treatment
Some small stones pass with medication. Others are treated with minimally invasive techniques, and we always work on prevention so they do not come back.
- 01Medical expulsive therapy
- 02Ureteroscopy with holmium laser
- 03Percutaneous kidney surgery for large stones
- 04Stone analysis and prevention plan
Frequently asked questions
Do stones come back?
They can. Analyzing their composition and adjusting habits and diet significantly reduces that risk.
Does laser treatment require incisions?
No. Ureteroscopy is performed through the natural urinary tract, with no incisions.
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