Kidney Stones  (Renal Calculi, Nephrolithiasis or Urolithiasis)

Kidney stones (also called renal calculi, nephrolithiasis or urolithiasis) are small deposits of minerals that form in your child's urinary tract or bladder.

Possible Kidney Stone Causes

• High-salt diets
• Not drinking enough water each day
• Medications
• Underlying kidney conditions

Symptoms of Kidney Stones

• Tenderness in the lower back, side, or stomach
• Blood in the urine
• Painful urination

Kidney Stone Prevention 

• Decrease salt and packaged food
• Increase water intake

Treatment at Arkansas Children's

You will need a referral from your child's primary care physician to the Nephrology or Urology Clinic.