Stone Disease Care at University of Colorado Hospital
Why Choose Treatment for Stone Disease at University of Colorado Hospital?
The Urology and Urodynamics Clinic at University of Colorado Hospital is recognized nationally for its care. Our doctors have training in caring for a variety of urologic conditions, including stone disease. We offer our patients access to the latest research and testing and treatment options. Our urologists are the only group in the region with fellowship training in a number of sub-specialties, including:
- Oncology
- Urogynecology
- Laparoscopy
- Stone disease
- Pediatric urology
- Reproductive and sexual medicine
What is Stone Disease?
Stone disease is when small masses of minerals from the urine build up somewhere in the urinary system. If the stones are very small, they can pass out of your body without you knowing. Larger stones, however, can cause extreme pain and discomfort. There are three main types of stone disease:
- Kidney stones
- Ureteral stones
- Bladder stones
In the past several decades, the number of people in the United States with bladder stones has been declining. However, the number of people with kidney and ureteral stones has been rising. Stone disease may not cause symptoms. If it irritates the walls of the kidney, urinary tract or bladder, or blocks the flow of urine, it can be very painful. Symptoms can include:
- Pain and cramping in the abdomen, back or side
- Painful urination
- Frequent urination
- Difficult urination
- Urine flow that is interrupted
- Urine leakage (incontinence)
- Bloody urine
- Dark-colored urine
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Groin pain