Nephrolithiasis (Kidney Stones) Quiz
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Nao Saito, MD (Urology)
After graduating from Tokyo Women's Medical University School of Medicine, Dr. Saito worked at Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital, Toda Chuo General Hospital, Tokyo Women's Medical University Yachiyo Medical Center, and Ako Chuo Hospital before becoming Deputy Director (current position) at Takasaki Tower Clinic Department of Ophthalmology and Urology in April 2020.
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What is Nephrolithiasis (Kidney Stones)?
A condition in which stones form in the kidney and may eventually pass through the ureter (tube connecting the kidney and bladder) to the bladder before exiting the urethra. Small stones may pass on their own, but larger stones may need to be removed by procedures or surgery.
Typical Symptoms of Nephrolithiasis (Kidney Stones)
Symptoms started with back pain on one side only
Stomach pain or tummy ache in a specific place
Diagnosed with Crohn's disease in the past
Suspected of CVA tapping pain
Back pain worse with exercise
Back pain
Low back pain
Bloody or red urine
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Nephrolithiasis (Kidney Stones)
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Was pain on one side of your lower back your first symptom?
Is your stomach pain localized to one specific area?
Have you been diagnosed with Crohn's disease?
Does your back pain worsen after exercising?
Do you experience back pain?
Treatmentof Nephrolithiasis (Kidney Stones)
Treatment depends on the size of the stone. A small stone may pass on its own - patients are asked to drink more water and take painkillers in the meantime. They may also be asked to take a medication to relax the ureters to allow passage of the stone. Larger stones may need procedures like shockwave therapy, which uses sound waves to break up a large stone into smaller pieces that are easily passed. Finally, if the stone is too large surgery may be needed to remove the stone.
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Kenji Taylor, MD, MSc (Family Medicine, Primary Care Physician)
Dr. Taylor is a Japanese-African American physician who grew up and was educated in the United States but spent a considerable amount of time in Japan as a college student, working professional and now father of three. After graduating from Brown, he worked in finance first before attending medical school at Penn. He then completed a fellowship with the Centers for Disease Control before going on to specialize in Family and Community Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) where he was also a chief resident. After a faculty position at Stanford, he moved with his family to Japan where he continues to see families on a military base outside of Tokyo, teach Japanese residents and serve remotely as a medical director for Roots Community Health Center. He also enjoys editing and writing podcast summaries for Hippo Education.
Nao Saito, MD (Urology)
After graduating from Tokyo Women's Medical University School of Medicine, Dr. Saito worked at Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital, Toda Chuo General Hospital, Tokyo Women's Medical University Yachiyo Medical Center, and Ako Chuo Hospital before becoming Deputy Director (current position) at Takasaki Tower Clinic Department of Ophthalmology and Urology in April 2020.
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