Patients who undergo a 24-hour urine test are more likely to make lifestyle changes, based on findings from the world’s largest kidney stone patient community.
Numerous patients shared that their test results helped them to understand the importance of following their urologist’s recommendations. They also benefited from using our Webtool, which further simplifies their results for them.
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Some kidney stone patients in our community have had prolonged indwelling stents due to insufficient insurance coverage. However, delayed stent removal can often lead to stent calcification, and they may end up experiencing more pain.
As forgotten stents are a matter of patient safety, experts advise that urologists schedule stent removals with patients before discharging them. Doing so may reduce the chances of them avoiding a follow-up visit because of financial constraints. This may minimize the incidence of retained stents and the subsequent discomfort of dealing with a calcified stent.
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Stone analyses and 24-hour urine evaluations are essential in helping patients understand the causes of their #kidneystones. Yet, many in our kidney stone patient community have never undergone any screening tests.
A recent Consensus Group led by the 4th International Meeting of the Menarini Foundation on Nephrolithiasis concluded that urologists should routinely conduct urine and stone analyses. Additionally, the Group also urges urologists to adhere to urological standards when collecting test samples. By incorporating kidney stone and urine analyses in your treatment plans, you can better advise and educate your patients on appropriate lifestyle changes!
Read more here on: Urine and stone analysis for the investigation of the renal stone former: a consensus conference
Many kidney stone patients suffer from frequent complications and pain after stent insertion, resulting in discomfort until the stent is removed. Based on AUA guidelines, ureteral stents can be omitted when certain criteria are met. Yet, 64% of the urologists around the world routinely insert ureteral stents after URS!
Hearing about the inconvenience and pain caused by stents from fellow patients may cause fear in some patients. Ease their worries by sharing with them about the importance of a stent and how it will benefit them!
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While #urolithiasis is typically managed as an independent condition, a new study suggests that it should be treated as part of Metabolic Syndrome, which is associated with high blood pressure, diabetes and lipoidemia.
Asst Prof Dr. Ben H. Chew, M.D., advises #urologists to approach kidney stones more holistically and prioritize patients’ overall health. Adopting the DASH diet is a simple yet effective way for patients to lower their risks of both stone recurrence and other metabolic diseases. #Urologists can give effective dietary recommendations and help patients be disease-free, not just stone-free!
Read more here on: Metabolic Syndrome Negatively Impacts Stone-Specific Quality of Life
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