Creator: Dr. Simi Paknikar
Keywords: Bladder Stones, Vesical Calculi, Glossary

Written by Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Sunil Shroff, MBBS, MS, FRCS (UK), D. Urol (Lond)

Last Updated on Dec 26, 2016

Glossary

Vesical: Of the bladder

Calculi: Stones

Urinary Catheter: Tube used to drain urine

Endoscope: A tube with a light source and a camera at the end used to examine a hollow organ or a body cavity

Published on Dec 26, 2016
Last Updated on Dec 26, 2016

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Kidney Stones

A kidney stone is a solid mass made up of tiny crystals and may appear in any area of the urinary system.

Tests for Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are diagnosed using radiological tests like plain x-ray KUB, CT scan, ultrasound and intravenous pyelography, blood tests and urine tests.

Urinary Stone Prevention - Dos & Don'ts

Tips to prevent urinary stone formation. Drink at least 6-8 glasses of water daily. Those living in warmer places should drink up to 8-10 glasses of water daily.

Home Remedies for Kidney Stones

Natural home remedies offer you an herbal and simple method to treat your kidney stones. Follow these simple home remedies and tips to get rid of kidney stones

Stones in Urinary Tract

Ask people who have suffered from urinary stones and they will tell you how excruciating the pain can be!

Urethral Stricture - Surgical Procedure

Urethral stricture refers to narrowing of the urethra that obstructs the flow of urine. Treatment is usually an endoscopic cut or surgical with urethroplasty.

Cystocele

Cystocele is a type of pelvic organ prolapse where the urinary bladder descends into the anterior wall of the vagina.

Bladder Stones Treatment: Cystolitholapaxy - Surgical Procedure

Cystolitholapaxy is a surgical procedure used to treat stones in the urinary bladder. The procedure is carried out with the help of a cystoscope and can be transurethral (through the urethra) or percutaneous to remove the stones.

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