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Posted by Kristin on April 21, 1999 at 21:22:32 Well, after a week of running to the bathroom every 5 minutes, I finally passed a stone about the size of a grapenut. Actually, it looks like a grapenut! Not smooth or round like the photos I've seen. Is there a description anywhere of what the different stones look like? I appreciate your help. Kristin P.S. They are analyzing the stone at the lab; I'm just satisfying my curiosity!
Posted by HFHS M.D.-AK on April 22, 1999 at 10:42:10Dear Kristin,
Yes, you can find a description of the different types of stones in most Urology text. I would recommend either Cambell’s Urology or Adult and Pediatric Urology by Gillenwater. Look under the word Calculus, basic principles. This should give you more than you ever wanted to know about kidney stones.
Make sure you find out what your stone is made of, and then you can discuss with your doctor and further work-up. You have a 30%- 50% chance of a second stone in 5 years if this is your first. If this is your second or more, I would recommend a more formal metabolic stone work-up to help you determine why you form stones.
Good Luck!
This information is provided for general medical educational purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition. More individualized care is available at the Henry Ford Hospital and its satellites (1 800 653-6568). Sincerely,
HFHS M.D.-AK
*keyword:Reanal Calculus
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