Urinary Tract Stones (Kidney, Ureter, Bladder)
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It is advisable to seek medical care when a sudden, severe pain appears in the lower back or the flank, sometimes accompanied by blood in the urine, since it may be a case of urinary stones (lithiasis).
What is it? These are solid deposits that form from minerals and salts in the kidney, ureter, or bladder, and that can block the flow of urine.
Common symptoms:
- Colicky pain that may radiate toward the groin
- Frequent or painful need to urinate
- Cloudy urine, with blood, or with an unusual odor
Which specialist treats it? The urologist is the professional who studies the urinary tract and provides guidance on the management of each case. Faced with severe colic or blood in the urine, it is advisable to get a timely medical evaluation.
Data on 235 doctors who treat urinary tract stones (kidney, ureter, bladder)
Which specialist treats urinary tract stones (kidney, ureter, bladder)?
Urinary tract stones (in the kidney, ureter, or bladder) are diagnosed and treated by a urologist, a specialist in the urinary tract. If you have intense pain in your back or side, or blood in your urine, see this specialist. You can find urologists near you through our directory.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in urinary tract stones (kidney, ureter, bladder)
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Víctor Molgado
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Brenda Rodríguez Bustos
Dr. Gabriela Berenice Vazquez De la Peña
Dr. Edson David Rodríguez Valle
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Pamela Avila Lamadrid
Dr. Jesus Serrano Jaimes
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Eugenio Gutiérrez-Rojas
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Frequently asked questions
What is urinary tract stones (kidney, ureter, bladder)?
It is advisable to seek medical care when a sudden, severe pain appears in the lower back or the flank, sometimes accompanied by blood in the urine, since it may be a case of urinary stones (lithiasis).
Which doctor treats urinary tract stones (kidney, ureter, bladder)?
Urinary tract stones (in the kidney, ureter, or bladder) are diagnosed and treated by a urologist, a specialist in the urinary tract. If you have intense pain in your back or side, or blood in your urine, see this specialist. You can find urologists near you through our directory.