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Urology (Expert Forum)
Kidney Stones and Hypertension
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
Kidney Stones and Hypertension
by J__0__0, Apr 18, 1998 12:00AM
Hi;
I have a postive diagnosis of both kidney stones and
hypertension. Is there any relationship between the two?
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Dear JJ,
Kidney stones and hypertension are common diagnoses, and often develop completely separately. Studies have tried to determine if one treatment for kidney stones, extracorporeal shock wave lithotrypsy (ESWL) causes hypertension, or not. These studies have basically inconclusive in this regard. Hypertension is a possible outcome of long term obstruction of a kidney from kidney stones.
To determine if your kidney stone or its treatment is related to your hypertention may be impossible. The timing of the two diagnoses may shed light on the question.
More individualized care is available at the Henry Ford Hospital and its suburban campuses at (1
800 653 6568). We can also arrange local accommodations through this number if this is your need.
Please bring any physicians’ notes and lab test results that you may be able to obtain. These will help
us greatly.
This information is provided for general medical education purposes only. Please consult your
physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition.
Sincerely Yours;
HFHS M.D.-CK
* Keyword: Kidney stones, calculi, hypertension
