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Kidney Stones Treatment in Tampa, FL

What Are Kidney Stones?

When high levels of minerals and salt exist in the kidneys, they can form a clump of matter known as a kidney stone. These stones may stay inside of the kidney, where they will not cause any further harm.

The real problem begins when these kidney stones enter the ureter and block urine from traveling through the ureter to the bladder. This blockage caused by the kidney stone becomes very painful, and can require surgery if they do not pass on their own.

At Florida Urology Partners, our urologists specialize in offering individualized diagnosis and treatment for kidney stones. With their expertise, they will accurately identify the underlying cause of your condition and provide you with the most effective solution. If you’re currently experiencing symptoms associated with kidney stones, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. Contact Florida Urology Partners to discuss how our skilled urologists can alleviate your symptoms and improve your well-being. To schedule an appointment at our urology clinic in Tampa, FL, simply give us a call at (813) 258-9565 or conveniently request an appointment online.

What are the Symptoms of Kidney Stones?

Other than pain, patients with kidney stones often experience other symptoms such as:

  • Persistent need to urinate
  • Cloudy or discolored urine, usually pink, red, or brown in color
  • Foul-smelling urine
  • Frequent urination
  • Fever or chills, typically occurs when there is an infection present
  • Pain radiating from the lower abdomen and groin, or in the back below the ribs
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Painful urination

What are the Types of Kidney Stones?

Not all kidney stones are the same. The exact type of kidney stone will determine the course of action used to treat the patient’s kidney stones. These types of kidney stones include:

  • Calcium stones (most common)
  • Uric acid stones
  • Struvite stones
  • Cystine stones

What is the Treatment for Kidney Stones?

As previously mentioned, the method of treatment will depend on the particular type of kidney stone that has developed, but many of these stones are treated in similar ways.

Most often, kidney stones will come to pass. You can assist this process by drinking lots of water and taking over-the-counter pain medicine to help with pain management. It can take about four to six weeks for a kidney stone to pass. This may seem like a long amount of time, but it is safe to continue trying to pass a kidney stone on your own so long as the pain is manageable and there are no present signs of an infection. If you suspect that there may be an infection spreading within your kidney or ureter, you should seek medical attention immediately.

Some medications have been shown to help increase the body’s ability to pass kidney stones. Such medications work by relaxing the ureter, which provides the kidney stone with ample room to make its way to the bladder, where it will finally exit the body through urination. Prescription-strength painkillers may also be necessary depending on each individual case.

If the pain becomes too great, or if the ureter becomes completely blocked and begins to affect kidney function, surgery may be necessary. Modern technology allows for this surgery to be minimally invasive with minor recovery time. The most common types of surgery for the removal of kidney stones include:

  • Ureteroscopy (URS)
  • Shock Wave Lithotripsy (SWL)
  • Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL)

Schedule a Consultation for Kidney Stone Treatment in Tampa, FL Today!

Book a consultation today for kidney stone treatment in Tampa, FL! If you’re encountering symptoms related to kidney stones, reach out to Florida Urology Partners. Our urologists at the urology clinic in Tampa, FL are ready to discuss your symptoms and present available treatment options. To schedule a consultation, simply call (813) 258-9565 or conveniently request an appointment using our secure online form.

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