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The kidneys are two fist-size organs that work with the ureters and bladder to form your urinary tract. Kidneys clean waste from the blood and remove it in the urine. They also control the levels of sodium, potassium and calcium in the blood. When urine contains high levels of these salts and minerals, stones can form inside the kidney(s).<\/p>\n
Stones begin as small particles that can increase in size. Some stones remain in the kidney and never cause problems. Other stones can travel out of the kidney into the ureters, the tubes connecting the kidneys to the bladder. If a stone reaches the bladder, it often can be passed out of the body through your urine. However, if the stone becomes lodged in one of the ureters, it blocks urine flow from the kidney and causes pain. When this happens, the stone is called a ureteral stone.<\/p>\n
Please contact the Urology Center immediately if you are experiencing any of the symptoms of kidney stones listed below.<\/p>\n
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There are many kinds, sizes and configurations of kidney stones. How they are treated depends on what type you have.<\/p>\n
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Some people have too much calcium in their urine, raising their risk of calcium oxalate or calcium phosphate stones. Of these two types, calcium oxalate is by far the most common.<\/p>\n
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Uric acid is a waste product resulting from chemical changes in the body due to excessive weight, Type 2 diabetes, gout, a high-protein diet low in fruits and vegetables or chronic diarrhea.<\/p>\n
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Chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs) can cause struvite stones, which tend to grow fast and become large.<\/p>\n
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Cystinuria (when urine contains too much of the amino acid, cystine) is a rare, inherited metabolic disorder that prevents the kidneys from reabsorbing the cystine in urine, causing stones to form. Cystine stones often start to form in childhood.<\/p>\n
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You may already be in need of medical assistance by the time a kidney stone(s) becomes apparent. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, please contact the Urology Center immediately:<\/p>\n
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Kidney stones can be caused by a variety of things, including:<\/p>\n
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If it is suspected that you have a kidney stone, you may have one or more of these diagnostic tests and procedures:<\/p>\n
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Most small kidney stones usually do not require invasive treatment. You may be able to pass a small stone by drinking increased amounts of water and taking an over-the-counter pain reliever to reduce discomfort.<\/span><\/p>\n Stones that are too large to pass on their own or cause bleeding, kidney damage or chronic urinary tract infections may require medical treatment:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Kidney Stone Prevention” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_enable_color=”off” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”RGBA(0,0,0,0)” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”|24px||24px|false|false” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n A combination of lifestyle changes and medications may be recommended to prevent kidney stones. Lifestyle changes can include:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The type of medication your urologist prescribes will depend on the type of stone(s) you have.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Contact the Urology Clinic” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#4c659e” custom_margin=”58px||||false|false” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_fullwidth_header _builder_version=”4.16″ content_font=”Open Sans||||||||” content_font_size=”20px” content_line_height=”1.8em” background_color=”4C659E5″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We hope this site will help you understand more about kidney stones and when to seek medical attention for the condition. For more information or to make an appointment, please call the Urology Center at 402.397.9800<\/a> <\/strong>or 800.882.4770<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Kidney StonesAbout Your Kidneys and Kidney Stones\u200b The kidneys are two fist-size organs that work with the ureters and bladder to form your urinary tract. Kidneys clean waste from the blood and remove it in the urine. They also control the levels of sodium, potassium and calcium in the blood. When urine contains high levels […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"yoast_head":"\n\n
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