{"id":33,"date":"2013-09-06T21:09:18","date_gmt":"2013-09-06T21:09:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dralexurology.com\/kidney-stones\/?page_id=33"},"modified":"2013-09-23T18:43:42","modified_gmt":"2013-09-23T18:43:42","slug":"kidney-stones-pregnancy-expert-care-nyc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.dralexurology.com\/kidney-stones\/kidney-stones-pregnancy-expert-care-nyc\/","title":{"rendered":"Kidney Stones During Pregnancy – Expert Care in NYC"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kidney Stones in Pregnancy<\/b><\/h1>\n

Incidence and recurrence rates for kidney stones are similar in pregnant and in non-pregnant females, with incidence being 1 in 2000 pregnancies. \u00a0Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones) and renal colic in pregnancy are more challenging to deal with because CT scans cannot be performed due to radiation safety concerns. Diagnosis is usually based on symptoms and findings of ultrasound of the kidneys and the bladder.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Multiparous females (women with prior pregnancies) are at higher risk for kidney stones.\u00a0 Patients typically present in the 2nd\u00a0or 3rd\u00a0trimester.\u00a0 Pregnancy does not predispose to stones but physiological dilatation of pregnancy leads to higher rate of kidney pain episodes and blood in urine.<\/p>\n

Hypercalciuria (high urinary calcium) and hyperuricosuria (high urinary uric acid levels) are common in pregnancy. \u00a0 \u00a0These can contribute to stone formation.<\/p>\n

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Diagnosis during pregnancy can be difficult as CT scan cannot be performed due to risks of radiation exposure to the developing fetus. \u00a0If you have vague abdominal pain, unexplained fever, unresolved bacteriuria, microscopic hematuria consider urological evaluation.<\/p>\n

Limited KUB (X Ray) and U\/S (Ultrasound) are the radiological modalities of choice in evaluation of renal colic.<\/p>\n

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[col type=”three-fourth last”]66-85% of stones will pass the calculus spontaneously with conservative management.\u00a0 If needed, stents can be placed cystoscopically with minimal imaging. \u00a0Dr. Shteynshlyuger often is able to use ultrasound imaging without the need for x-rays. \u00a0We usually change stents every 4-8 weeks due to increased risk of encrustation\/stone formation on the stent.<\/p>\n

If symptoms are not tolerable, percutaneous nephrostomy is an option.\u00a0 Ureteroscopy can be safely performed in some pregnant patients during the second trimester.<\/p>\n

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Dr. Alex Shteynshlyuger is a fellowship trained board certified urologist with expertise in treating pregnant women with kidney stones. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with renal colic or kidney stones during pregnancy, make an appointment<\/a> to take advantage of Dr. Shteynshlyuger’s expert advice.<\/p>\n

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Kidney Stones in Pregnancy Incidence and recurrence rates for kidney stones are similar in pregnant and in non-pregnant females, with incidence being 1 in 2000 pregnancies. \u00a0Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones) and renal colic in pregnancy are more challenging to deal with because CT scans cannot be performed due to radiation safety concerns. 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