Author: Dr. Thomas R. Blake, MD

Ureteroscopy is often recommended when kidney stones need removal or when there are suspicious growths within the urinary tract that require investigation. It’s a minimally…

Kidney stones are a surprisingly common ailment, affecting roughly 1 in 10 people during their lifetime. The sudden, excruciating pain associated with passing a stone…

Kidney stones are surprisingly common, affecting millions worldwide. The pain associated with passing one is often described as excruciating – among the most severe an…

Kidney stones – those small, hard deposits forming within the kidneys – can cause excruciating pain and significant disruption to daily life. But for many…

Kidney stones are a surprisingly common ailment, affecting millions worldwide and causing significant discomfort. Often described as one of the most painful experiences imaginable, their…

Kidney stones are notoriously painful, often conjuring images of debilitating back and side pain radiating towards the groin. However, many people experiencing kidney stone activity…

Kidney stones and urinary tract infections (UTIs) are both common conditions affecting the urinary system, but many people aren’t aware of how closely intertwined they…

Kidney stones and gallstones – two painfully common conditions affecting millions worldwide. While seemingly disparate, both involve the formation of hard deposits within the body,…

Staghorn calculi – the very name evokes images of something imposing and potentially troublesome. And rightly so. These aren’t your typical kidney stones; they are…

Kidney stones are notoriously painful, often described as one of the most excruciating experiences a person can endure. Many sufferers understandably dread even thinking about…