Kidney Stone Management
According to the National Kidney Foundation, more than half a million people go to the emergency room for kidney stone problems each year.
At Desert Kidney Associates, we work with patient who are at increased risk for kidney stones, helping them to management diet and medications to lower their risk for developing kidney stones. Diseases including high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, chronic diarrhea, and kidney cysts increase the risk of stones.
Tips
For patients who have a history of kidney stones, or are at increased risk for kidney stones, it is important to drink plenty of water, and to avoid eating foods with excess salt or sugar. We work closely with patients to manage diet.
Treating kidney stones
Kidney stones can generally be treated by drinking a lot of water and encouraging the stone to pass. Surgical treatment be required in cases where a large stone is blocking the flow of urine and/or causing infection. We work closely with several expert urologists who can provide treatment if it is needed.
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Desert Kidney Associates, PLC has dedicated itself to being advocates for renal care in the community.
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Desert Kidney Associates, PLC has dedicated itself to being advocates for renal care in the community. Our mission is to meet the varied needs of the patient each and every time, provide excellence in healthcare care and work towards the ultimate goal of improving the quality of life of our patients. It is our promise to ensure peace of mind through caring, compassionate and committed treatment, and to respect a patient’s right to be an active participant in their healthcare decisions. Finally we promise hold our practice and staff to the highest standards of integrity, honesty and ethics.
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