Ureteroscopy for the Treatment of Kidney Stones
Ureteroscopy has evolved to be one of the primary treatment options for kidney stones since its introduction in 1964. The advancement in laser technology has…
Shockwave Lithotripsy (SWL) for Kidney Stones
Shockwave Lithotripsy (SWL) was first used to treat kidney stones in 1980. This treatment modality uses sound waves to break apart kidney stones so that…
Expulsive Therapy for Kidney Stones
Expulsive therapy is a relatively new practice in the conservative management of kidney stones that has evolved along with our understanding of the urinary system.…
Kidney Stone Density & Why It’s Important [The Hounsfield Unit]
Understanding the composition and density of kidney stones plays a key role in determining the most appropriate treatment. As we discussed in our previous blog…
Kidney Stone Imaging Techniques [What Should You Choose?]
The imaging you receive for your kidney stone can either set you up for success or leave you hanging without critical information. This blog aims…
3 Ways to Tell If Your Kidney Stone Passed
Whether you’re new to passing kidney stones or have passed them for years, kidney stones can be tricky. And, when it comes to knowing if…
Where Do Kidney Stones Get Stuck
Kidney stones can be incredibly stubborn and have a knack for getting stuck while passing. Sometimes kidney stones get stuck due to their characteristics such…
NSAID’s For Kidney Stone Pain
NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin, Ibuprofen, Advil, Motrin, and Aleve) are widely prescribed and in use by people suffering from kidney stones. While NSAIDs are…
What is Renal Colic & What Treatments Are Available?
The experience of having kidney stones can be summarized into one word- PAINFUL. Scientifically, this out-of-this-world pain is called renal colic. Many believe that the…
How to Combat Calcium Oxalate Kidney Stone Growth
The current assumption of most medical professionals is that calcium oxalate stones cannot dissolve. However, that is not the case. We recently came across a…