[New post] I have a friend that has a large kidney stone as well as a cyst on her kidney. She’s 78 and she’s starting to have issues such as pain and frequent urination. She’s been seeing a urologist. Should she be seeing a nephrologist to help her?

National Kidney Foundation posted: " A urologist is a surgeon who deals with surgical disease of the kidneys and urinary tract. They are trained in the management of stone disease of the kidney. I am a nephrologist and have no surgical expertise. I suggest that your friend continue to consu" Ask the Doctor I have a friend that has a large kidney stone as well as a cyst on her kidney. She's 78 and she's starting to have issues such as pain and frequent urination. She's been seeing a urologist. Should she be seeing a nephrologist to help her? National Kidney Foundation Jan 30 A urologist is a surgeon who deals with surgical disease of the kidneys and urinary tract. They are trained in the management of stone disease of the kidney. I am a nephrologist and have no surgical expertise. I suggest that your friend continue to consult with a urologist.   Read more of this post Like Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Ask the Doctor. Change your email settings at manage subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://kidneyfoundation.wordpress.com/2023/01/30/i-have-a-friend-that-has-a-large-kidney-stone-as-well-as-a-cyst-on-her-kidney-shes-78-and-shes-starting-to-have-issues-such-as-pain-and-frequent-urination-shes-been-seeing-a-urologist-should/ Powered by WordPress.com