What are Kidney Stones?

Dr. Ndidi Nwamu – Laguerre is an outstanding Nephrologist in the Orlando area. She specializes in the treatment of kidney disease.

Kidney stone is a hard, crystalline mineral formed within the urinary tract. This causes the appearance of blood in the urine and is often accompanied with severe pain in the abdomen, flank, or groin. Kidney stones are otherwise called renal caluli. A common cause of kidney stones is not drinking enough water or when there is an influx of calcium in the urine. Kidney stones can also be caused by different medical conditions or it could be inherited by family history.

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Signs of Kidney Stones

–          Excruciating or cramping pain in the lower back or side, groin or abdomen

–          Nausea, Vomiting

–          Fever Chills

–          Difficulty urinating

–          Urinary urgency

–          Penile pain

–          Testicular pain