the scan revealed a six-millimeter stone lodged in my left ureter. The stone was blocking the flow of urine out of my kidney, which explained the intense pain. (My doctor later explained that when ...

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Kidney stone pain often starts suddenly. As the stone moves, the pain changes location and intensity. Pain often comes and goes in waves, which is made worse by the ureter contracting as it tries ...

significantly increases your risk of kidney stones. Ultrasound of the kidney, ureter and bladder (KUB) is the most convenient and frequently used investigation to diagnose kidney stones.

There have been no prospective studies comparing stent use vs nonuse after ureteroscopy for uncomplicated renal stones.

It mainly deals with kidney stones; ureteral stents allow urine to pass around any such stones that may be blocking the flow. Unfortunately, there were no appointments available for several weeks ...

The patient developed severe complications following a routine kidney stone removal procedure (RIRS) performed elsewhere in ...

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Poorly executed stone removal can damage the ureter or kidney, resulting in chronic renal impairment or strictures. Introduction of bacteria into the urinary tract may cause persistent infections ...