Risk Factors For Kidney Stone Formation
Are You at Risk for Kidney Stones if You Life in New York City?
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Who Suffers from Kidney Stones? How Common are Kidney Stones?
Kidney stones are made of sand-like substances such as calcium oxalate or uric acid in the urine that bind together to form large kidney stones.
Kidney stones can give rise to symptoms such as pain in the back, on the right or left side, or lower abdomen and bloody urine.
Anyone can get a kidney stone, but certain factors increase a person’s risk of developing stone disease. Kidney stones in children are not very common but do occur.
The risk factors include age, gender, ethnicity, genetics, and diet and lifestyle.
Predisposing Factors for Kidney Stone Formation Include:
- Dehydration
- Geographical location (dry arid climate) with frequent and/or intense exercise
- Structural abnormalities (uretero-pelvic junction obstruction, urinary diversion surgery, horseshoe kidney, calyceal diverticulum)
- Underlying metabolic conditions (e.g., cystinuria, oxaluria, gout)
- Certain drugs such as protease inhibitors, antibiotics, and some diuretics, increase the risk of some types of kidney stones
- Urease-producing infective organisms (Klebsiella and Proteus species)
- Obesity increases the risk of kidney stones and the incidence of obesity-induced renal stones increases with body mass index.
- A diet rich in salt, animal protein, oxalates, refined sugars and soft drinks.
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Where you live is an important determinant of your risk for kidney stones. The hotter the climate the higher the risk of kidney stone formation. States such as Georgia, Florida and Texas are called “Stone Belt” because the risk of kidney stones are highest in the US. Dehydration plays a large role in kidney stone risk.
Lifeguards who work in the summer on beaches are at higher risk likely due to dehydration.
Men vs Women
The prevalence of kidney stones is higher in men compared to women. Men between the ages of 30 and 50 are at highest risk but men younger or older than this age can also get kidney stones. Postmenopausal women are at greater risk because of the low levels of estrogen hormone in their bodies.
Genetics: Family History of Kidney Stones is a Risk Factor
Stone disease tends to run in families, and a person’s likelihood of developing kidney stones is higher if someone in their family has had them. The risk is highest if a first-degree relative such as brother, sister, mother or father or child had kidney stones. If a person has had kidney stones before, their chances of getting them again are more.
Stone disease is more common in obese people compared to people with a normal body weight. Diabetes and obesity have been strongly linked to kidney stone formation by many different research studies. Not drinking enough water or eating a diet rich in proteins, sodium, calcium, or oxalate increases a person’s risk of kidney stone disease.
It has also been noted that people from a lower socioeconomic class in society have a greater propensity to develop kidney stones. This may be related to lifestyle and dietary factors.
1 in 10 people will have kidney stones during their Lifetime.
Statistical analysis has shown that kidney stones affect approximately 1 in every 11 individuals in the United States. In high-risk populations, the incidence can be 1 in every 5 persons. The overall prevalence of kidney stone disease is approximately 10% in men and approximately 7% in women. Every individual has a 10% lifetime risk of suffering from kidney stones at some point in their life. Studies indicate that the incidence of kidney stones has been increasing over the past few decades, mainly because of changing lifestyle and diet factors.
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Did you know? Dr. Shteynshlyuger has performed over 1,000 kidney and bladder surgeries, including ureteroscopy, cystoscopy, ESWL lithotripsy, and PCNL. He performs 150-200 surgeries a year.
Where to Get Lithotripsy for Kidney Stones in NYC?
At New York Urology Specialists, we offer same-day treatment of kidney stones for men and women. Same-day virtual video appointments and in-person appointments are available.
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We perform kidney stone lithotripsy, ureteroscopy with laser, PCNL, ureteral stent insertion, and stent removal. We offer treatment for kidney stones, ureteral stones, bladder stones, urinary retention, frequent urination, painful urination, frequent UTIs, and pelvic pain. We offer confidential appointments.
Our appointment costs are affordable with or without insurance. We offer free insurance verification.
We perform cystoscopy and a kidney ultrasound in our office. We offer ureteral stent removal in our office. We treat urinary problems. We offer confidential appointments.
Read Real Stories of Men and Women who Underwent Treatment for Kidney Stones at New York Urology Specialists.
Read RealStories: Kidney stones in a 33-year-old woman.
Read RealStories: Left staghorn stone with hydronephrosis in a 62-year-old man.
Read RealStories: Right ureteral stone with severe pain in a 32-year-old woman.
Read RealStories: Bilateral kidney stones in a 53-year-old man.
Cost of Kidney Stone Removal without Insurance
At New York Urology Specialists, we offer affordable treatment. Our prices are low for patients without insurance and for those who have high insurance copays, high deductibles, or insurance plans that do not cover treatment costs.
At New York Urology Specialists, we offer flat-fee, ‘all-costs-included’ procedures such as cystoscopy, ureteral stent insertion and removal, ureteroscopy, laser lithotripsy, shockwave therapy (lithotripsy), bladder biopsy, urodynamic studies, kidney ultrasound, PCNL, and many more. The procedures are performed in our office under local anesthesia or at an affiliated surgical center. Men and women from other states can save thousands of dollars over local hospital fees by coming to New York Urology Specialists for treatment. Please contact us for current prices and discounts for patients without insurance or with high insurance deductibles.
Cost of Stone Treatment and Insurance
At New York Urology Specialists, we offer affordable treatment for men and women. Our prices are low for patients without insurance and for those who have high insurance copays, high deductibles, or insurance plans that do not cover treatment costs.
We accept many health insurance plans. We would be happy to verify your eligibility and benefits and provide you with detailed information on your health plan’s coverage. Financing options and credit options are available to help you pay for medical care.
Why Choose New York Urology Specialists for Treatment of Kidney Stones?
- All treatment is performed by a board-certified urologist experienced in treating men and women with pain caused by kidney stones and ureteral stones.
- We are one of the few practices in the region to offer a full range of options for the treatment of kidney stones, ureteral stones, and bladder stones.
- We offer treatment options for kidney stone removal in a surgical center. We remove ureteral stents in our office. Office procedures avoid the risks, costs, and recovery from general anesthesia.
- We offer diagnostic testing in our office, which avoids hospital costs.
- Extensive experience: Thousands of men and women have been treated successfully for ureteral stones and kidney stones, UVJ and UPJ stones, including large staghorn calculi.
- Confidential and Understanding Care. We understand that most of our patients desire privacy. We see patients with a variety of urological problems. Your reason for visiting us is entirely confidential.
- We are conveniently located within a 30-60 minute commute to men and women who are seeking treatment for kidney stones, bladder stones, bladder control problems, and enlarged prostate treatment in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Westchester, Long Island, Bronx, and New Jersey.
What do Kidney Stones Look Like?
You can find pictures of kidney stones as well as before and after treatment images in our image gallery.
Scheduling Appointments for Kidney Stone Treatment at New York Urology Specialists
If you have any questions, to schedule a consultation, please contact us or call/text: 1-646-663-4421.
We have excellent reviews from patients and their partners. Information for out-of-state and international patients. Find out our office hours or directions to our office.
We offer affordable appointment prices with or without insurance. Same-day virtual video appointments and in-person appointments are available.
Dr. Shteynshlyuger MD is a board-certified urologist in NYC who specializes in treating kidney stones and urinary problems in men and women. He has performed hundreds of urethral, bladder, and kidney surgeries, including cystoscopy, kidney stone removal with lithotripsy and laser, PCNL, and many other procedures.
Kidney Stone Treatment for Men and Women With Fast Recovery at New York Urology Specialists
At New York Urology Specialists, our urologists are specially trained in evaluating and treating kidney pain caused by kidney stones and stones in the ureter. We understand the challenges that urinary and sexual problems create for our patients, their relationships, and their self-esteem. We help you find a treatment for kidney stones that fits your needs, lifestyle, and preferences.
Urologists are doctors specializing in the treatment of men and women with kidney stones. By virtue of our experience and skill, we can offer an effective treatment option for nearly every man and woman who desires an effective treatment for any problem that affects the urinary tract. We offer medical and surgical treatment for kidney stones and urinary problems.
We Treat Some of the Most Complex Urinary and Kidney Problems, Including:
- UVJ stones
- UPJ stones
- Kidney and Ureteral stones
- Frequent urination
- Urinary retention
- Chronic Prostatitis
- Pelvic Pain
- Bladder Pain
- Frequent Urination
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Schedule an Appointment with Dr. Shteynshlyuger:If you have any questions, to schedule a consultation, please contact us or call/text: 1-646-663-4421.
We have excellent reviews from patients and their partners. Information for out-of-state and international patients. Find out our office hours or directions to our office.
We offer affordable appointment prices with or without insurance. Same-day virtual video appointments and in-person appointments are available.