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The National Kidney Foundation tells us that one in ten people will have a kidney stone over the course of a lifetime, and that rates are on the rise. A few tips can make the difference between a painful event leading to a trip to the hospital, and a comfortable summer.
According to John Muir Health urologist Wei Zheng, MD, “Heat-related dehydration is so common, and yet so dangerous. You may be able to avoid kidney stones by consciously increasing your fluid intake this summer, and by keeping aware of a few important facts. Most people don’t have a clear idea of the steps they can take to prevent a problem.”
Below are some tips:
If you require lithotripsy, we offer an on-site lithotripter that can provide timely treatment with minimal discomfort. The procedure can take from 30 to 45 minutes, resulting in a recovery time of about two hours, and discharge the same day. Ours is one of the few sites in the Bay Area that offers this on-site service.
For more information or to schedule a lithotripsy procedure, please call (925) 947-3322. If you are experiencing severe symptoms, please go to your nearest Emergency Department.