Ten (10) percent of the total population in Singapore develops kidney stones over their lifetime, with a recurrence rate of up to 50%.
Schedule an appointment with our kidney specialist to obtain suitable treatment for kidney stones.
Senior Consultant Urologist And Medical Director
At Assure Urology & Robotic Centre
Senior Consultant Urologist And Medical Director At Assure Urology & Robotic Centre
MBBS, MRCSEd, MMED (Surgery)
Close to 20 years of public healthcare experience
Urologist with a subspeciality in uro-oncology
Highly experienced with Minimally Invasive Techniques
Highly experienced in robot-assisted surgery of the kidney
Involved in over 700 robotic surgeries and was the first in Singapore to perform a Robot-assisted Retzius-sparing Prostatectomy.
Close to 20 years of public healthcare experience
Urologist with a subspeciality in uro-oncology
Highly experienced with Minimally Invasive Techniques
Highly experienced in robot-assisted surgery of the kidney
Involved in over 700 robotic surgeries and was the first in Singapore to perform a Robot-assisted Retzius-sparing Prostatectomy.
Urinary stones or nephrolithiasis are solid crystals made of minerals and salts.
First, kidney stones form inside the kidneys in renal papillae or calyces.
On the other hand, kidney stones can move into the ureters and get stuck causing severe pain, blood in the urine and other symptoms. If the stones are formed inside the bladder, it is called bladder stones which usually develop due to urinary problems.
The following are the four most common types:
This develops when calcium and oxalate in the urine combine. Intake of oxalate-rich foods such as nuts, chocolates, spinach, and raspberries increases this stone formation.
This forms due to a urinary tract infection. It can grow larger faster than other types with few warning signs.
Too much uric acid increases the risk of uric acid stone formation. This is due to high-protein diets, diabetes, and malabsorption.
Cystinuria, a hereditary disorder causing kidneys to form excessive cystine, leads to the formation of cystine stones.
Although most stones in the kidneys do not cause symptoms, some may migrate into the ureters, bladder or urethra and cause symptoms which include:
Sensation of needing to urinate more often and other urinary symptoms
Smelly or cloudy urine
Loin and abdominal pain
Pain when urinating
Blood in urine
Chills and fever
An evaluation of family history, symptoms, and physical condition with the following diagnostic tests supports the detection of kidney stones:
A blood test detects abnormal amounts of calcium or uric acid in the blood.
Urine collections for over 24 hours to identify if the urine consists of abnormal levels of stone-forming minerals such as calcium, oxalates, and uric acids.
Although X-rays can detect large stones, the most common one used to locate stones is CT (Computerised Tomography), which can reveal even small ones.
This test requires patients to urinate through a strainer to catch stones they pass. This allows a Urologist to identify the stone’s composition and determine a specific treatment plan.
Some smaller kidney stones do pass naturally but it may take some time.
However, the longer it stays in the urinary tract, the higher the risk of severe pain or kidney infection. For example, kidney stones may move and block the ureter, a part of the urinary tract that connects the kidneys to the bladder.
As a result, these stones may block urine flow, causing kidney swelling and painful ureter spasms. If left untreated, obstruction to urine flow leads to bacteria build-up, which may cause a kidney infection, and in rare cases, kidney damage.
Attend a consultation with our kidney specialist Dr Terence Lim to prevent the above complications and help in the following:
Diagnosis of kidney stones
Remove kidney stones successfully
Improve kidney function
Reduce the risk of stone recurrence
If you suspect that you have kidney stones, contact Assure Urology & Robotic Centre today.
No issue is too small. Please book a consultation to prevent complications. Our friendly staff will get back to you as soon as possible.
Schedule
Appointment
After submitting an appointment request, the clinic will contact you within one (1) working day to confirm your appointment.
Consultation with
Dr Terence
Dr Lim will assess your condition through a physical exam and patient history to determine a possible diagnosis.
Imaging and
Diagnostic tests
Undergo Urinalysis, Blood tests, CT Scans, and/or abdominal X-rays when necessary to confirm the diagnosis.
After submitting an appointment request, the clinic will contact you within one (1) working day to confirm your appointment.
Dr Lim will assess your condition through a physical exam and patient history to determine a possible diagnosis.
Undergo Urinalysis, Blood tests, CT Scans, and/or abdominal X-rays when necessary to confirm the diagnosis.
Based on your diagnosis and preference, Dr. Lim will provide a personalised treatment plan to manage your condition.
Dr Lim will monitor and review your progress during treatment to ensure a successful recovery.
Schedule Appointment
After submitting an appointment request, the clinic will contact you within one (1) working day to confirm your appointment.
Consultation with
Dr Terence
Dr Lim will assess your condition through a physical exam and patient history to determine a possible diagnosis.
Imaging and
Diagnostic tests
Undergo Urinalysis, Blood tests, CT Scans, and/or abdominal X-rays when necessary to confirm the diagnosis.
Specific Treatment
Based on your diagnosis and preference, Dr. Lim will provide a personalised treatment plan to manage your condition.
Monitor and Follow Up
Dr Lim will monitor and review your progress during treatment to ensure a successful recovery.
No issue is too small. Contact any of our friendly staff and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
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