ucikidneystonecenter

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Kidney stones are common and extremely painful, yet a highly treatable condition. In Southern California we see a higher occurrence rate because of our warm, dry climate. More than 10% of men and approximately 8% of women suffer from kidney stones in their lifetime. The UCI Kidney Stone Center is here to change that. Our focus is on treating and preventing stone recurrence, so patients remain stone free.

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Kidney Stone Center

A kidney stone center provides treatment and care to individuals suffering from kidney stones, a common disorder of the urinary tract. A few treatment options typically performed by health practitioners at a kidney stone center include a non-invasive extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL), percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), ureteroscopy (URS) and pyelolithotomy. 

Each of these procedures takes a different approach to breaking up and or removing the kidney stone. Patients with kidney stones may also be prescribed alpha-blockers, a type of medication that works to relax the muscles in the ureter and help pass the kidney stones. Visit a kidney the stone center today for specialized treatment.