Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in your kidneys, often causing severe back or side pain and sometimes blood in the urine. They can be linked to dehydration or diet. While painful, many pass with increased fluids, or medical procedures may be needed for larger stones. Staying well-hydrated is crucial for prevention.
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What You Need to Know about Kidney Stones - Urology Care Podcast
Dr. Tim Averch breaks down kidney stones: causes, symptoms, and treatments. Learn essential prevention strategies, including diet & lifestyle changes, to manage and reduce recurrence of this common condition.
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Understand why kidney stones form & how to prevent them. This video from Urology Care Foundation offers key diet, hydration, and lifestyle tips to stop recurrence and new stones.
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Assistant Professor of Urology, University of Puerto Rico
Adjunct Associate Professor of Urology, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
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Gracias por visitarnos. Soy un urólogo oncológico dedicado al diagnóstico y manejo del cáncer de próstata. Tengo un interés en modalidades innovadoras como la biopsia de próstata transperineal UroNav usando resonancia magnética, la prostatectomía robótica y consejería genética para cáncer de próstata hereditario. Completé mi entrenamiento en urología en la Universidad de Pennsylvania en Filadelfia y la subespecialidad en cirugía oncológica en el MD Anderson Cancer Center. Soy Catedrático Auxiliar en la División de Urología de la Universidad de Puerto Rico y Adjunct Associate Professor en el UT MD Anderson Cancer Center.
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