Kidney stones: a Cobb County guide
Stone pain tends to arrive suddenly, usually in the back or side, and it can move toward the groin as the stone travels. Some people also feel sick to their stomach or notice their urine looks darker or reddish.
Calling the office first
When pain is manageable, a call to the Marietta office is often the quickest way to get imaging and lab work and a plan for the stone. Many small stones pass with fluids and medicine.
When a stone needs help
Larger or stuck stones can be broken up with shock waves aimed from outside the body, or reached with a thin scope and a laser. Both are outpatient procedures under anesthesia in Marietta. Our urologists will talk through which one suits your stone, and what recovery and risks look like.
Keeping the next one away
A stone that has formed once tends to come back. Testing your urine and blood can show why, and small changes in fluids and diet often help.