24-Hour Urine Testing for Kidney Stones
A 24-hour urine collection is a lab test that measures what’s in your urine. It is a timed…
Understanding the Urinary System
Most people have two kidneys, which are essential organs of the urinary system. Their primary functions include regulating…
How is a Ureteral Stent Removed?
Ureteral stents are removed using two basic methods: 1) By pulling on a stent string, if the string…
How is a Ureteral Stent Placed?
If you ever wondered how ureteral stents are placed, we’ll explain the process to you here step by…
All About Ureteral Stents
What is a stent? Ureteral stents are soft, hollow, plastic tubes placed temporarily into the ureter to allow…
How Do Kidney Stones Form?
Kidney stones are formed from substances known as soluble salts. Calcium oxalate-the most common type of kidney stone, is…
