Browsing: Kidney Stones

Shock Wave Lithotripsy is the most commonly used medical procedure for the treatment of certain types of kidney stones and stones in other organs, such as your gallbladder or liver.

Kidney infection (pyelonephritis) is a type of urinary tract infection (UTI) that generally starts from your urethra or bladder and travels to the kidneys. Learn about signs and symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of kidney infection.

Kidney Stones in Children (Pediatric Kidney Stones) occur when levels of certain minerals in the urine become high and concentrated that they form solid crystals. When these stones become larger, they may get lodged in the urinary tract, causing pain, blockage or infection.

Lithotripsy is recommended for patients when medicines do not provide relief. During the procedure, an ultrasound scanner is used to locate the exact position of the stones. The machine is pointed at the location of stones. Sound waves go through the skin to break the stone into very small pieces.