Urinary Tract Stones
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Urinary tract stones, known as urinary lithiasis or kidney stones, are hard deposits of minerals and salts that form in the kidneys or urinary tract.
Frequent symptoms: Intense pain in the lower back or side that may radiate toward the groin, blood in the urine, burning when urinating, and a frequent need to do so.
Common causes: Low fluid intake, certain eating habits, and metabolic factors favor their formation.
Which specialist treats them? The urologist is the reference for studying and following up on these cases. If you experience sudden, strong pain in your side or notice blood in your urine, seeking medical evaluation is the prudent course.
Data on 1,331 doctors who treat urinary tract stones
Which specialist treats urinary tract stones?
Urinary tract stones are mainly treated by a urologist, a specialist in the urinary tract. If you have intense pain in your lower back or side, or blood in your urine, see a urologist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in urinary tract stones
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Víctor Molgado
Dr. Luis Fernando Fraga Ramos
Dr. Karla Areyda Reyes León
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Carolina Garcia
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Nitza Pérez Martínez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Brenda Rodríguez Bustos
Dr. Gabriela Berenice Vazquez De la Peña
Dr. Josué Marcial Meza
Dr. Edson David Rodríguez Valle
Dr. José Francisco Mendiola González
Frequently asked questions
What is urinary tract stones?
Urinary tract stones, known as urinary lithiasis or kidney stones, are hard deposits of minerals and salts that form in the kidneys or urinary tract.
Which doctor treats urinary tract stones?
Urinary tract stones are mainly treated by a urologist, a specialist in the urinary tract. If you have intense pain in your lower back or side, or blood in your urine, see a urologist.