Understanding Kidney Stones
At The Emergency Center, we offer immediate and expert care for kidney stones. Kidney stones are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside your kidneys. They can cause severe pain and lead to complications if not treated promptly. The Emergency Center can provide prompt treatment and stabilization until you visit your specialist.
Symptoms of Kidney Stones
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Severe Pain: Often described as the worst pain experienced, usually in the side, back, and below the ribs.
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Pain that Spreads: Pain can move to the lower abdomen and groin as the stone travels through the urinary tract.
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Painful Urination: Discomfort or burning sensation during urination.
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Hematuria: Pink, red, or brown urine indicating blood.
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Nausea and Vomiting: Often accompanying the pain.
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Frequent Urination: An increased need to urinate, often in small amounts.
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Fever and Chills: If an infection is present.
When to Go to the ER Seek emergency care if you experience:
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Severe Pain: Intense, unrelenting pain that makes it hard to sit or find a comfortable position.
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High Fever: A fever above 101.5°F (38.6°C) indicating a possible infection.
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Nausea and Vomiting: Persistent nausea and vomiting that prevent you from keeping fluids down.
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Inability to Urinate: Difficulty passing urine, which can indicate a blockage.
Common Causes
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Kidney stones can form when urine contains more crystal-forming substances than the fluid can dilute, or when urine lacks substances that prevent crystals from sticking together.
Diagnostic Services We provide comprehensive diagnostic services, including:
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Imaging Tests: CT scans, X-rays, and ultrasounds to detect stones.
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Urine Tests: To check for crystals, blood, and signs of infection.
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Blood Tests: To identify high levels of minerals that can form stones.
Why Choose The Emergency Center?
Expert Medical Team
Our board-certified ER physicians and ER and ICU trained nurses have extensive experience in diagnosing and treating kidney stones, ensuring you receive the highest level of care.
Advanced Diagnostic Services
Our facility utilizes imaging and laboratory services to accurately diagnose kidney stones and determine the best course of treatment.
Immediate and Comprehensive Care
With 24/7 availability, we provide immediate attention to your condition, minimizing wait times and ensuring timely intervention to alleviate pain and treat the underlying cause.
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I was skeptical about going to the Emergency room, because for me ER’s have a bad reputation. My experience here was one of the best experience I’ve ever had. Keith at the front desk was very nice and went above and beyond for me. I forget my insurance card and wanted to know how much my co pay would be. He looked me up with no issue, brought my a wheelchair to ease my pain, as well as started
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My first time coming here, was greeted immediately by Keith and Debbie and helped. When in the back, Nichole wasted no time getting my vitals, checking on how I was feeling, and was super friendly and comforting while doing so. Dr. Erdner was very nice, and informative. Johnny got my CT scan quickly and made the process easy, and fast. All together the staff made my visit a great experience.
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