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     Kidney Stones are a very painful condition which afflict a large portion of the population.  Although there are several different types of kidney stones, the majority of them contain calcium.  The kidney stone or renal calculus may go unnoticed for several years and only cause problems as it begins to descend from the kidney to the bladder through a tube called the ureter.  When the kidney stone blocks the urine from its normal transit, severe pain ensues.  The pain is usually described as "the worst pain I have ever felt," starts in the back and frequently travels around the stomach to the groin.  Other symptoms of kidney stones may include:

blood in the urine or frequent urination.

     Kidney stones can be managed by a variety of treatments including:

	Watchful waiting where liberal amounts of pain medication are given.
	Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) where a patient has the stone blasted from outside the body, requiring very little anesthesia.
	Invasive methods which include passing small telescopes up the ureter to engage the stone, break it apart, and remove it to open surgical removal

     Your best means of avoiding kidney stones is to increase your water intake, especially during the hot summer months.

     Questions?  Please ask or make an appointment for a private consultation.

     Good Communication  is an essential part of any doctor-patient relationship.  You are encouraged to discuss any aspect of your healthcare with me.

Phillip G. Wise, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Adult and Pediatric Urology
Male Infertility

Other Urology services available include the treatment of:
male infertility, impotence, kidney stones, prostate enlargement, prostate, kidney & bladder cancers, incontinence, chronic urinary infections.

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