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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Ureteral Stents: What You Need to Know - Urology Care Foundation
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Removal of kidney stones: URS
Discover Ureteroscopy (URS), a procedure using a small endoscope to remove kidney & ureteral stones. Learn how it works, from insertion to stone removal with a basket or laser.
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Removal of kidney stones: PCNL
Explore Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL), a surgical procedure for removing large kidney stones. This animation details the step-by-step process, from anesthesia and access to stone fragmentation and post-op recovery.
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Meet Eric Ghiraldi
Assistant Professor of Urology, Fox Chase Cancer Center/Temple Health
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Welcome! I am an endourologist with a specialty practice in male voiding dysfunction due to enlarged prostate and kidney stone prevention. My training allows me to take care of the most complex cases of enlarged prostate and complex kidney stone disease. Specialty procedures that I offer in my practice include laser enucleation of the prostate for prostates of all sizes and percutaneous nephrolithotomy for large kidney stones. What I enjoy most about being a Urologist is developing long lasting relationships with my patients. Most urologic conditions are very personal, making it difficult at times to talk about your symptoms. My goal is to create an environment that helps to build strong relationships so that we can easily have those more difficult conversations. The following pages include valuable resources for you and your families in an easy and organized format. Looking forward to seeing you soon!
