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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 lower back pain on one side only
- Noticed a small stone come out when passing urine
- Stomach or abdominal pain in a specific area
- Pain when tapping lower back
- Back pain or discomfort
- Lower back pain
- History of urinary stones
- Blood in urine
Diagnostic Questions for Nephrolithiasis (Kidney Stones)
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Did you have lower back pain on one side only when your symptoms started?
- Did you pass any urinary stones while urinating?
- Do you have stomach or abdominal pain in a specific area?
- Does it hurt when you tap your lower back?
- Are you experiencing any back pain or discomfort?
Treatment of 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)
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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What Are the Recommended Diet for Kidney Stones ? Are There Things to Avoid?
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General diet recommendations for kidney stones include drinking plenty of water, eating foods with enough calcium and avoiding certain foods.
References:
Zayed S, Goldfarb DS, Joshi S. Popular Diets and Kidney Stones. Adv Kidney Dis Health. 2023 Nov;30(6):529-536. doi: 10.1053/j.akdh.2023.10.002. PMID: 38453270.
Siener R. Nutrition and Kidney Stone Disease. Nutrients. 2021 Jun 3;13(6):1917. doi: 10.3390/nu13061917. PMID: 34204863; PMCID: PMC8229448.
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