Urinary tract stones are very common in our environment. They can arise from the kidneys, ureter, or bladder. Depending on their location, they are associated with their formation and the presentation of symptoms. The formation of these stones is multifactorial; they are associated with metabolic diseases, repeated infections, anatomical alterations, or specific circumstances that produce an increased amount of crystals such as calcium, oxalate, uric acid, among other compounds. These substances accumulate in the urine, exceeding the amount of fluids that can dilute these substances, which is why these stones occur.

Associated risk factors include family history, dehydration, a high-protein and high-sodium diet, obesity, and weight-loss surgery. Depending on the location or size of the lesions, they can range from asymptomatic to very painful. The most common symptoms are:

-Back or abdominal pain

-Pain when urinating

-Sweating, nausea

-Bleeding when urinating

-Weak urine stream

-Urinate stones

-Kidney failure

-Urinary tract infections

-Fever

-Cloudy urine

Treatment will depend on the location and size of the stone and ranges from monitoring to minimally invasive surgery, such as ureteroscopy or percutaneous nephrolithotomy. The goal is to extract the stone and analyze it. Based on its composition, we can identify the underlying causes of the stones, including calcium oxalate, struvite, uric acid, cystine, etc.

We have the experience, resources, and technology to treat this disease. If you experience any of these symptoms, we invite you to schedule an appointment so we can provide a comprehensive approach and treatment.