Nephrolithiasis treatment in Benito Juárez

Nephrolithiasis is the formation of stones, popularly known as kidney stones, within the kidneys or the urinary tract. These solid deposits form from minerals and salts present in the urine.

Common symptoms:

• Intense pain in the flank or lower back that may radiate toward the abdomen
• Discomfort when urinating or the presence of blood in the urine
• Nausea accompanying the pain

Common causes: It is related to low fluid intake, certain eating habits, metabolic alterations, and individual predisposition.

Which specialist treats it? The urologist and the nephrologist are the professionals who guide its study and follow-up; in children the pediatric nephrologist participates. In the face of acute and persistent lower back pain, the advisable thing is to seek medical care.