Kidney Stone Treatment in Houston, TX

CRACKING THE KIDNEY STONE PROBLEM

  • Nonsurgical or Surgical

  • Treatment time varies
  • 1  Treatment
  • Downtime varies
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KIDNEY STONE Removal and TREATMENT

Women who have had natural childbirth, and then had a kidney stone, say the kidney stone is worse! As a trusted provider of urology care in Houston, we frequently hear this comparison from our patients. Most people don’t realize that women have kidney stones almost as often as men, and it’s consistently rated as one of the most painful conditions humans can endure.

Dr. Christi has extensive experience with stones and will help get you through this process as easily as possible.

  • Kidney stones
  • Kidney stone pain
  • Persistent need to urinate

Dr. Christi Explains Treating Kidney Stones

Discover in this video from LifeSculpt By ChristiMD™️ in Houston, TX, what Kidney Stone Removal can do for you, and whether you’re a candidate. Kidney stone treatment is one of the many urogynecology services we offer at our Houston office.

How Stone Removal Works

First, contact LifeSculpt™ by ChristiMD️ for an initial consultation.

We’ll talk with you openly and honestly during the consultation, and possibly schedule an x-ray, ultrasound, or CT scan of your kidney(s). If it’s determined you need kidney stone treatment in Houston, TX, we’ll schedule your procedure.

Depending on what will provide you the best results for your situation, one of three treatment options will be performed:

Laser stone removal A tiny scope is inserted through the urethra and up into the kidney. There, a small laser fiber breaks up the stone and the fragments are removed with a small basket.
Shock waves A special machine called a lithotripter breaks up the stone with shock waves. X-ray is used to aim the shock waves directly on the stone, and the dust comes out on its own.
Percutaneous nephrolithotripsy This technique is reserved for very large stones, and is the only procedure which requires an overnight stay in the hospital. A scope is inserted through the back and directly into the kidney to laser the stone and pull it out.

Depending on the treatment chosen and the size of the stone(s), you may need a stent put in place until the swelling subsides.

Once you have recovered from surgery, ChristiMD Medical Group will conduct a metabolic analysis to evaluate why you developed the stones, and provide guidance to prevent further stone formation.

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KIDNEY STONE FAQs

Get all your questions answered about Kidney Stone Removal at LifeSculpt By ChristiMD™️.

Kidney stones are hard objects, anywhere in size from a grain of salt to a corn kernel, that form inside your kidneys. They’re usually made up of a combination of minerals and salts, and are sometimes referred to as urolithiasis, nephrolithiasis, or renal calculi.

Certain symptoms may led you to seek kidney stone treatment in Houston, TX. Those symptoms can include:

  • Unbearable pain in your side, back, or below your ribs
  • Painful/burning urination
  • Pain that comes and goes (depending on stone movement and blockage)
  • Cloudy/discolored or pungent urination
  • Nausea/vomiting
  • More common or constant need to pee
  • Difficulty releasing urine
  • Fever and chills

Though no single prevention method is 100% perfect, the best ways to avoid having kidney stones are:

  • Drink plenty of water each day
  • Don’t become dehydrated
  • Avoid carbonated drinks
  • Cut down on salt consumption
  • Cut back on foods with lots of salt, MSG, and sodium nitrate (a preservative)
  • Get enough calcium in your diet (instead of in supplements)

Kidney stones are formed when the fluid in your urine can’t dilute the amount of crystal-forming substances in it. A number of things contribute to this, including:

  • Not drinking enough water
  • Obesity
  • Consuming too much salt or sugar
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Family history
  • Plus other possible factors.

Dr. Christi will discuss this fully with you, to understand your current condition and help avoid it in the future.

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Benefits of Kidney Stone Treatment

  • Prevents potential or further kidney damage from the stone

  • Stops the nausea and/or vomiting

  • Allows the remnants to pass naturally, relatively pain-free
  • Eliminates associated hematuria (blood in the urine)
  • Laser stone removal and shock waves require no surgery

Your Kidney Stone Removal Results

The stones should be destroyed, with any residuals passing from your system. Associated pain will lessen and stop as swelling subsides.

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