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Kidney stones articles from our Alpharetta team.

Questions we hear at our Alpharetta / Roswell office about kidney stones. Each article starts with a direct answer and stays faithful to the Advanced Urology script it is based on.

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Kidney Stones

Shock waves or a laser scope: which is better for my stone?

Shock wave lithotripsy breaks the stone from outside your body, with no scope inside.

Kidney Stones

Should you take calcium supplements if you've had kidney stones?

Calcium from food is usually preferred.

Imaging

When will you get CT scan results?

A radiologist reads the scan, usually within a few days.

Kidney Stones

What is ureteroscopy with laser?

It's a stone procedure with no cuts.

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