Kidney Stones
Kidney stones form when minerals and salts in the urine crystallize and stick together. They can be as small as a grain of sand or large enough to block urine flow, causing intense pain, nausea, and discomfort.
While anyone can develop stones, men are more likely to experience them and recurrence is common without proper evaluation and prevention. That’s why expert care matters.
Common symptoms include:
- Sharp pain in the side, back, or lower abdomen
- Blood in the urine
- Urgent or frequent urination
- Nausea or vomiting
- Pain that comes in waves or radiates to the groin
Advanced Treatment Options
At Urology Alliance, we provide rapid, effective relief using the most advanced technologies available so you can recover faster and with less discomfort.
Our network offers:
- Comprehensive evaluation – Imaging and urine testing to determine the size, type, and cause of your stone.
- Medical management – Pain control, hydration therapy, and medications to help pass smaller stones naturally.
- Minimally invasive procedures –
- Ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy to break up and remove stones through a small scope.
- Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) using sound waves to shatter stones without incisions.
- Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for larger or complex stones.
- Stone analysis and prevention – Metabolic testing, dietary counseling, and follow-up to stop stones from recurring.
Your Journey with Urology Alliance
- Rapid evaluation & relief – When pain strikes, our priority is immediate care. We’ll confirm diagnosis with imaging and start treatment right away to relieve symptoms.
- Precision treatment – Depending on the stone’s size and location, your urologist will choose the safest, most effective method, often minimally invasive and outpatient.
- Recovery & analysis – Once the stone passes or is removed, we analyze its makeup to understand why it formed.
- Prevention plan – You’ll receive a personalized prevention strategy including hydration goals, diet guidance, and any medications needed to prevent future stones.
Expert care, when you need it most
Kidney stone pain can’t wait. That’s why Urology Alliance practices across the country offer prompt appointments and emergency coordination when needed. Our specialists combine advanced technology with genuine compassion, getting you relief fast and helping ensure you never face the pain of kidney stones again.
Whether you’re passing your first stone or battling recurring ones, we’ll be by your side from diagnosis through prevention, with expert care that’s close to home.
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