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Introducing MSCI’s Kidney Stone Clinic

Kidney stones are no fun. Unfortunately, research indicates that the rate of kidney stones in the US is actually on the rise: currently 13% of men and 7% of women will develop kidney stones at some point in their life. Even more alarming, 50% of individuals who develop kidney stones will have another kidney stone within 10 years. Finally, there’s the cost: Americans will spend more than $5 billion on kidney related treatments and diagnoses. MSCI is here to help those suffering from kidney stones and those at risk of developing kidney stones by introducing our kidney stone clinic.

Kidney stones can cause pain if they become too large. At a certain point, they begin to obstruct the drainage system, which can cause damage to the kidneys. Over time, this might even lead to kidney infection, bleeding, or kidney failure. Under certain circumstances, you might need to undergo surgery.

There are many factors that can cause kidney stones, but some of the most common factors include concentrated urine, high urinary calcium, uric acid, and substances that inhibit urinary functions like citrate. Because many of these factors are from lifestyle choices, some of these conditions may persist after a kidney stone, hence the likelihood that a reoccurrence takes place within 10 years

Our kidney stone clinic offers help to those suffering from this disease. Combining the expertise of our nephrology and urology departments, our interdisciplinary clinic helps explain the risk factors of kidney stones to patients while also treating existing kidney stones. Dr. Grandhi and Dr. Smith work together to provide comprehensive care to patients, creating individualized care plans that help minimize the chance of reoccurrence.

The kidney stone clinic at MSCI offers treatments for:

-Multiple kidney stones

-Counseling for those with a family history of kidney stones

-Patients who need kidney stone removal

-Stones that are comprised of various acids

 

Kidney stone pain can be excruciating, so if you are worried that you have a kidney stone, be sure to talk to a physician as soon as possible, particularly if you have a family history of kidney stones. Our clinic in Irving offers the latest treatments and exceptional doctors who will do their best to put you on the road to recovery. For more information, schedule an appointment with your doctor by calling 972-253-4200

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month at MSCI

October is a very important month in the health industry: it’s breast cancer awareness month, and across the nation, institutions are raising awareness over this disease that affects hundreds of thousands of women every year. In fact, the National Breast Cancer Foundation estimates that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer.

 

However, breast cancer also has a very high survival rate, especially if it is caught early enough. The American Cancer Society puts the 5-year survival rates for someone with stage 1 breast cancer at 100%, while stage 2 breast cancer has 93%. The survival rate goes down the higher the stage: stage 3 has a 72% survival rate and stage 4 has a 22% survival rate. Stages define how far the cancer has progressed and are usually marked by advancing to different parts of the body.

 

Early detection is key when it comes to breast cancer. People who are at risk include those with unhealthy lifestyles and those individuals who have a family history of breast cancer. One of the best ways to detect breast cancer is to have regular screenings, which can detect breast cancer early when it’s the easiest to treat. Later stages of breast cancer can metastasize in other parts of the body and may require additional treatments after removal of the tumor.

 

A great way to minimize your risk of breast cancer if you don’t have a family history of the disease is to participate in healthy habits. Studies have shown that living a healthy life can reduce the chance of cancer. Being active, limiting the amount of alcohol you drink, exercising, not smoking, and sleeping enough all contribute to reducing the chance of breast cancer. Additionally, if you are taking hormone replacement therapy, talk to your doctor about the risks of the treatment.

 

If you have not had a breast cancer screening in a while, schedule yours with our doctors. Additionally, you can schedule a digital mammogram using our self-referable services without having to see a general practitioner. If it’s time to schedule your breast cancer screening or to see a doctor, give us a call at 972-253-4200