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Doctor J. Scott Hassell, renown Plano Urologist, shares why Summertime is considered to be Kidney Stone Season

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KIDNEY STONES?

Statistics reveal that kidney stones are found to be much more prevalent during the summer months. Here is one of the reasons for this common occurence to help you better understand how to avoid being at risk for this painful ailment.

Basically, summer brings an increase in overall outdoor activities. This additional physical exertion produces sweat and in many instances people will become relatively dehydrated.

One of the leading causes of excruciatingly painful kidney stones is dehydration. The key modality in the prevention of kidney stones from forming is to be well hydrated, which constitutes drinking an average of three liters of fluid per day.

How does one know if they are experiencing a kidney stone? Is there a specific type of pain or a telltale symptom that is associated with having kidney stones?

Renal cholic is among the most intense pains that someone will experience from having kidney stones. Blood in the urine, nausea, vomiting, fever and chills may also be present.

If you feel that you are experiencing a kidney stone, you need to be evaluated by a urologist to assure the proper kidney stone treatment is implemented. Kidney stones are extremely common, effecting 1 in 10 Americans each year.

Since 1985, North Dallas Urology Associates have provided the highest quality adult and pediatric urological care throughout Plano, Dallas, Richardson, McKinney, Irving, Frisco and surrounding Texas cities. Across the United States, physicians have sought out the expertise of Urology Doctor J. Scott Hassell and his experienced staff to provide the most advanced urological treatment for their patients and supportive family members!

J. Scott Hassell, M.D.,
Board Certified Urologist
DallasUrology.org

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Risk of Kidney Stones increases during the Summertime.