Franciscan Physician Network family medicine doctor Dr. Daniel Hekman leads a discussion focusing on the description, symptoms and treatments of kidney stones, including their potential to reappear in the Franciscan Health DocPod podcast.
Topics include:
• What is a kidney stone?
• What are the symptoms of kidney stones?
• How are kidney stones treated?
• Once removed, do kidney stones come back?
• What are risk factors for development of kidney stones?
• Are there certain foods that may contribute to the build-up of kidney stones?
• What recovery time is needed after treatment?
• Are there home treatments available?
• Is there any medication available to maintain kidney health and prevent stones?
Resources from Franciscan Health:
▶️ Kidney Stones
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/conditions-and-services/kidney-liver-and-urinary/kidney-stones
▶️ Understanding Kidney Stones
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/kidney-stones
Listen to the Franciscan Health DocPod podcast:
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/podcast