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The prevalence of kidney stones in the United States has increased from 1 in 20 persons to 1 in 11 persons since 1994. This change is likely related to dietary and lifestyle factors<\/p>\n
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Occasionally,\u00a0 stones get detected unintentionally via imaging studies. Other times individuals may feel dull ache in the back or flank. In some cases, when stones move from kidneys into the ureter (urinary tube connecting kidney to urinary bladder), they can cause severe flank pain that classically shoots down to the groin, and may cause blood in the urine, or can lead to urine infection.<\/p>\n
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Nephrologists can help with the diagnosis and treatment of kidney stones, and any related medical condition.\u00a0If a patient needs removal of kidney stones, then he\/she is referred to a kidney surgeon; or a urologist.<\/p>\n
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Educational Resources:<\/span><\/p>\n National Kidney Disease Education Program<\/a><\/p>\n American Kidney Fund<\/a><\/p>\n UpToDate For Patients<\/a><\/p>\n Renal Research Institute<\/a><\/p>\n