Urinary Tract Stones
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Urinary tract stones are solid buildups of minerals that can form in the kidneys, the ureters, or the bladder, and that hinder the normal flow of urine. Their size and location vary from one person to another.
Frequent symptoms: pain in the side or lower back, discomfort or burning when urinating, a frequent need to urinate and, sometimes, blood in the urine.
Contributing factors: drinking few fluids, certain eating habits, and personal predisposition.
Which specialist treats them? The urologist and the nephrologist are the professionals who study this condition, with support from the radiologist. If you have intense pain or urinary symptoms that do not let up, it is advisable to seek evaluation without delay.
Data on 3,149 doctors who treat urinary tract stones
Which specialist treats urinary tract stones?
Stones in the urinary tract are mainly treated by a urologist, with support from a general practitioner for initial evaluation. If you have intense pain while urinating or in your side, see a urologist or general practitioner.
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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. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Carolina Garcia
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Rosa Elena Caballero Landinez
Dr. Brenda Rodríguez Bustos
Dr. Gabriela Berenice Vazquez De la Peña
Dr. Edgar Varela Santoyo
Dr. Aslhie Oyuki Orzuna Vazquez
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Frequently asked questions
What is urinary tract stones?
Urinary tract stones are solid buildups of minerals that can form in the kidneys, the ureters, or the bladder, and that hinder the normal flow of urine. Their size and location vary from one person to another.
Which doctor treats urinary tract stones?
Stones in the urinary tract are mainly treated by a urologist, with support from a general practitioner for initial evaluation. If you have intense pain while urinating or in your side, see a urologist or general practitioner.