
Kidney Stone Malpractice
- March 24, 2016
- Attorney David Mann
- Medical Malpractice
Symptoms of kidney stones include severe lower back pain, stomachache, blood in the urine, nausea, vomiting, fever, and chills. Kidney stones are very common, with one in ten people estimated to have one in their lifetime. Having one puts you at a 50 percent chance of developing another one within five to seven years, making the treatment of kidney stones big business. In fact, more than half a million people go to the emergency room for kidney stone problems every year. But not all healthcare experiences are positive ones. Just like rocks found in nature, kidney stones come in a range of shapes, sizes, and colors. There are 4 main types of kidney stones: Calcium Oxalate Stones Uric Acid Stones Struvite Stones Cystine Ston...