Kidney stones are hard deposits of minerals and salts that form inside your kidneys. They can cause severe pain in your back or side, often with nausea and vomiting, especially when moving through the urinary tract. Staying well-hydrated is crucial for prevention and management, as treatments range from pain relief to medical procedures depending on stone size.
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What You Need to Know about Kidney Stones - Urology Care Podcast
Urologist Dr. Tim Averch on kidney stones: learn causes, symptoms, treatments & prevention. Get expert advice to manage and reduce recurrence risk on the Urology Care Podcast.
Preventing Kidney Stones - Urology Care Foundation
Prevent kidney stones! Learn effective diet, hydration, and lifestyle changes to reduce your risk and avoid recurrence. From the Urology Care Foundation.
Removal of kidney stones: SWL
Discover SWL (Shock-wave Lithotripsy), a non-invasive procedure for kidney stone removal using external shock waves to break stones. Understand the process & recovery.
Ureteral Stents: What You Need to Know - Urology Care Foundation
Learn all about ureteral stents: what they are, why they're used after kidney stone surgery, common symptoms, how to manage them, removal, and what to expect. Essential patient guide.
Removal of kidney stones: URS
Explore Ureteroscopy (URS), a treatment for kidney & ureteral stones. Discover how this endoscopic procedure uses tiny scopes, baskets, or lasers to safely remove stones. Get insights into the process.
JJ Stent (removal of kidney stones)
Learn about the JJ Stent: a temporary tube placed between the kidney and bladder to restore urine flow, often used to relieve blockages from kidney stones.
Removal of kidney stones: PCNL
Understand PCNL (Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy), a surgery to remove kidney stones. This video details the procedure, tools, and post-op care.
How to remove a ureteral stent on a string
Instructional guide for kidney stone patients on safely removing a ureteral stent at home when it has an external string. Learn the proper technique.
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Hi, I’m Dr. Nicole Alavi‑Dunn, a urologist at Prevea Health in Green Bay. I specialize in treating urinary and sexual health concerns, including urethral stricture disease, incontinence, lichen sclerosis, erectile dysfunction, and vasectomy care.
I earned my medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, completed my urologic surgery residency at the University at Buffalo, and pursued advanced fellowship training in Genitourinary Reconstruction and Male Pelvic Health at Loyola University Chicago.
I love urology because it allows me to build long-term relationships with my patients while helping them elevate their quality of life. I truly believe in a collaborative, team-based approach to care, and I want every patient to feel heard and supported.
I hope this page helps you feel more informed and empowered about your health. I look forward to working together to find the right solutions for you.
