Department of Urology

Renal stones and endourology

Overview

  • Affects up to 5 - 10% of Americans
  • Men 40's to 50's most common
  • Common presentation:
    • Flank pain
    • Blood in urine
    • Recurrent infections

Possible causes of renal stones

  • Too much calcium in the urine
  • Metabolic disorder
  • Dietary influence
  • Inherited conditions

Renal stones and endourology urologist

Roger Low, M.D.
Professor

Help is available

  • Consult your physician.
  • Renal stones are a treatable condition.
  • For more information, call the UC Davis Urology Clinic at (916) 734-2222 or (800) 770-6930.