Yes, an ultrasound can detect many kidney stones, especially those located inside the kidneys or cau...
Several tests are used to diagnose kidney stones, including urine tests, blood tests, ultrasound, X-...
Kidney stones are diagnosed through a combination of medical history, physical examination, urine te...
Yes, severe back or side pain is one of the most common symptoms of kidney stones. The pain usually...
Yes, kidney stones can cause a burning sensation while urinating (dysuria), especially when the ston...
Yes, kidney stones can cause frequent urination, especially when the stone moves into the ureter or...
Yes, kidney stones can cause blood in the urine (hematuria). As a stone moves through the urinary tr...
Kidney stones often develop silently and may not cause noticeable symptoms until they begin moving w...
Yes, if you are experiencing a heavy, dragging pain or notice a 'bag of worms' appearance in your sc...
If your foreskin is tight and won't pull back—a condition we call phimosis—ignoring it can lead to r...
Dealing with a recurrent urethral stricture is extremely frustrating. If your stricture keeps coming...
When a couple comes to me devastated by a 'zero sperm count' (Azoospermia) diagnosis, the first thin...