• What causes kidney stones and how to treat them

  • Oct 23 2024
  • Length: 25 mins
  • Podcast

What causes kidney stones and how to treat them

  • Summary

  • An attack of kidney stones is enough to drop a strong, healthy person to the ground. Why is the pain so terrible? What causes stones to form? And most importantly, how can we prevent and treat recurrent stones? Dr. Josip Vikina has the answers! We're talking about foods that cause stones, the impact of too much tea, and treatments like lithotripsy, medication and stents.

    If kidney stones are a recurrent issue for you, check out WakeMed's Kidney Stone Center for treatment. https://www.wakemed.org/wakemed-physician-practices/specialties/urology/kidney-stone-center

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    DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast is intended to be educational and nothing said by the host or guests should be taken as medical advice. The information presented here is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Your health is important, and seeking the advice of your own healthcare provider is always the best course of action.

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