Kidney Stones
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If you have felt intense pain in the lower back or side that radiates toward the groin, it could be related to kidney stones, known medically as renal calculi: solid deposits that form inside the kidneys.
Common symptoms: They usually include sharp, stabbing pain, discomfort when urinating, blood in the urine, nausea, and a frequent need to urinate.
Common causes: Low fluid intake, certain dietary habits, and individual predispositions that favor the concentration of minerals in the urine can all play a role.
Which specialist treats it? The urologist is the one who evaluates this condition. Faced with this kind of pain, seeking a medical evaluation helps identify the cause and receive the right guidance.
Data on 1,191 doctors who treat kidney stones
Which specialist treats kidney stones?
Kidney stones should be evaluated by a urologist, a specialist in the urinary tract, who determines treatment based on the size and location of the stone; a general practitioner can help with the first consultation.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in kidney stones
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Víctor Molgado
Dr. José Ramón Olivas C.
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Isaac E. Tello Mata
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Mauricio Armando Esqueda Liquidano
Frequently asked questions
What is kidney stones?
If you have felt intense pain in the lower back or side that radiates toward the groin, it could be related to kidney stones, known medically as renal calculi: solid deposits that form inside the kidneys.
Which doctor treats kidney stones?
Kidney stones should be evaluated by a urologist, a specialist in the urinary tract, who determines treatment based on the size and location of the stone; a general practitioner can help with the first consultation.