Preparing to Pass Kidney Stones
Nobody wants to pass a kidney stone, but a little bit of preparation beforehand can go a long way toward supporting a safer and more comfortable experience. Here’s what you need to know.
The goal of the urologists, surgeons, physician’s assistants, and support staff at the Associated Urologists of North Carolina is to provide high-quality urologic care for men and women living in the communities of Apex, Cary, Clayton, Dunn, Raleigh, and Wake Forest, North Carolina, and throughout the Triangle.
At the Associated Urologists of North Carolina, the team focuses on all aspects of urologic health. The team routinely diagnoses and treats a wide variety of conditions, including bladder cancer, kidney disease, kidney stones, urinary incontinence, and urinary infrequency and tract infections.
The team also provides comprehensive care for male-specific problems, including benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), epididymitis, erectile dysfunction (ED), hypogonadism, low testosterone, and undescended testes. Men can also access state-of-the-art surgical care, including treatments for circumcision and vasectomy. Additionally, the team provides female-specific urology care, including pelvic organ prolapse and hematuria.
At the Associated Urologists of North Carolina, patients can access state-of-the-art treatments and technologies, as well as insights and care advice from some of the most respected urologists in the southeast. Every team member sets aside plenty of time to spend with each new patient to understand their symptoms and concerns. The team then develops a treatment plan tailored to their individual needs and concerns.
To access the best, most comprehensive urology care partner with the team at the Associated Urologists of North Carolina, call the office or click the online booking tool to request your consultation today.
The goal of the urologists, surgeons, physician’s assistants, and support staff at the Associated Urologists of North Carolina is to provide high-quality urologic care for men and women living in the communities of Apex, Cary, Clayton, Dunn, Raleigh, and Wake Forest, North Carolina, and throughout the Triangle.
At the Associated Urologists of North Carolina, the team focuses on all aspects of urologic health. The team routinely diagnoses and treats a wide variety of conditions, including bladder cancer, kidney disease, kidney stones, urinary incontinence, and urinary infrequency and tract infections.
The team also provides comprehensive care for male-specific problems, including benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), epididymitis, erectile dysfunction (ED), hypogonadism, low testosterone, and undescended testes. Men can also access state-of-the-art surgical care, including treatments for circumcision and vasectomy. Additionally, the team provides female-specific urology care, including pelvic organ prolapse and hematuria.
At the Associated Urologists of North Carolina, patients can access state-of-the-art treatments and technologies, as well as insights and care advice from some of the most respected urologists in the southeast. Every team member sets aside plenty of time to spend with each new patient to understand their symptoms and concerns. The team then develops a treatment plan tailored to their individual needs and concerns.
To access the best, most comprehensive urology care partner with the team at the Associated Urologists of North Carolina, call the office or click the online booking tool to request your consultation today.

Patient Portal
We provide patients with secure, 24/7 access to their health records through our patient portal. As of April 11, 2021, due to a new federal law called the 21st Century Cures Act that requires electronic health information to be made available to patients without delay.
You will have access to your test results prior to your physician/provider has had a chance to review. We understand that this may cause you to feel uncomfortable without interpretations from your physician/provider. We want to take this time to assure your that physician/provider will reach out to you, if necessary to discuss next steps once they have been reviewed. Our portal is used to provide access to office notes and test results. Please call our clinic to discuss matters in regard to your health.
Nobody wants to pass a kidney stone, but a little bit of preparation beforehand can go a long way toward supporting a safer and more comfortable experience. Here’s what you need to know.
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