Medical articles of Kidney stones

21/04/2026
Written by Top Doctors
What are kidney stones and how are they treated?
Kidney stones are a common urological condition that can cause significant discomfort and concern. They vary in size, cause, and severity, and treatment for kidney stones depends on several factors, including symptoms and stone location.
27/08/2025
Mr Luke Hanna
Urologist
Breaking down kidney stones: Understanding surgical and non-surgical treatments
While some kidney stones pass naturally, others may require medical treatment. In this article, a consultant urologist explains both surgical and non-surgical options for managing kidney stones, helping you understand the approaches available to relieve pain and support recovery.
26/06/2025
Mr Moeketsi Mokete
Urologist
Treating renal and ureteric stones with ureteroscopy
Renal and ureteric stones are a common urological condition, affecting a significant proportion of the UK population at some point in their lives. Ureteroscopy has become an increasingly important and effective method for both diagnosing and treating these stones. In this article, a consultant urologist explains what renal and ureteric stones are, why they form, how they present, and how ureteroscopy is used in modern urological practice.
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24/06/2025
Mr Hani Ertemi
Urologist
Kidney stones and enlarged prostate: What’s the connection?
An enlarged prostate and kidney stones are both common conditions in men, especially as they get older. Although these conditions affect different parts of the urinary tract, they can occasionally be linked. In this article, a consultant urologist explains the connection between an enlarged prostate and kidney stones, what symptoms to look out for, and when to consider seeing a specialist.
07/03/2025
Mr Sanjith Gnanappiragasam
Urologist
Kidney stones: Symptoms, causes, types and treatment
Kidney stones are hard mineral and salt deposits that form in the kidneys and can cause significant pain and discomfort. Understanding their symptoms, causes, and available treatments can help manage the condition effectively.
05/03/2025
Mr Daniel Swallow
Urologist
What's the best treatment for kidney stones?
Kidney stones are hard mineral and salt deposits that form in the kidneys. Treatment depends on the size, type and location of the stone, as well as the severity of symptoms. Some stones pass naturally, while others require medical intervention
10/02/2025
Mr Zeb Khan
Urologist
All about kidney stone treatment
Here, esteemed consultant urologist, Mr Zeb Khan, details how kidney stones are most effectively managed and treated.
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07/01/2025
Mr Junaid Masood
Urologist
Laser lithotripsy: a modern solution for kidney stones
On hand to explore the effectiveness of laser lithotripsy for kidney stone treatment is esteemed consultant urologist, Mr Junaid Masood.
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09/12/2024
Mr Stefanos Almpanis
Urologist
Kidney stones explained: From symptoms to prevention
Kidney stones are hard mineral deposits that form in the kidneys and can cause anything from mild discomfort to intense pain, especially when they fall into the ureter (the tube that connects the kidneys with the bladder) and blocks the flow of urine causing swelling of the kidney (hydronephrosis). The stones are then called ureteric stones and the severe pain is called Renal Colic or Ureteric Colic. By understanding the causes, symptoms, and treatments for kidney stones, you can take steps to manage or even prevent kidney stones effectively. We speak to esteemed consultant urologist Mr Stefanos Almpanos who explains their causes, symptoms and steps to manage or even prevent kidney stones effectively.
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20/11/2024
Jean Mcdonald
Urologist
Kidney stones: the need-to-know guide
Kidney stones, also called renal calculi or nephroliths, are formed when excess minerals and salts in the body build up and become crystalline hard deposits. They can be caused by not drinking enough water and other fluids, or because of certain medical conditions that cause an aggregation of these substances in urine. Miss Jean McDonald, a celebrated urologist, shares the causes of the phenomenon and the available options for treatment.