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Kidney stone insights & education
Plain-language articles on kidney stones, symptoms, treatment options, and prevention — written by Dr. David Shusterman.
May 29, 2026
How to Prevent Kidney Stones: What Actually Works
Evidence-based ways to lower your risk of another stone — and why the popular advice to cut out calcium is exactly backwards.
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May 29, 2026
Why Kidney Stones Should Be Treated (and the Main Options)
Some stones pass on their own; others quietly damage the kidney if ignored. Here's why treatment matters and a clear look at the options.
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May 29, 2026
Is Shockwave Lithotripsy (ESWL) a Good Treatment for Kidney Stones?
ESWL breaks stones without incisions and usually without a stent — but it isn't right for every stone. An honest look at where it's a strong choice, and where it isn't.
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May 20, 2026
Blood in Your Urine? When It Might Be a Kidney Stone
Visible or microscopic blood in the urine is a common early sign of a kidney stone — but it's also a reason to get checked rather than panic. Here's what it can mean.
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May 14, 2026
My Kidney Stone Pain Went Away — Am I in the Clear?
When kidney stone pain suddenly stops, it's tempting to assume the stone passed. Sometimes it did — but sometimes the danger is just getting quieter. Here's the difference.
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Read, prepare, ask better questions
Prepare imaging details, prior stone reports, medication information and practical questions for a kidney-stone follow-up appointment.
- What to bring to a kidney-stone follow-up visit
Prepare imaging details, prior stone reports, medication information and practical questions for a kidney-stone follow-up appointment.