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Dr. John The Baptist Houston, MD is a pediatric urologist in Chicago, IL specializing in pediatric urology. Dr. John The Baptist Houston, MD is affiliated with Cook County Health & Hospitals System and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.
235 N. Paulina Street Unit 202
Chicago, IL 60612
2400 N Ashland Avenue Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60614
Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.
Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.
The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:
People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.
Laparoscopic Surgery
Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.
During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.
The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.
Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.
He is certified by the Board Certification: Pediatric Urology, Urology and has a state license in Illinois.
Board Certification: Board Certification: Pediatric Urology, Urology
Licensed In: Illinois
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. John The Baptist Houston, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
$125
STENDRA $125 |
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Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd |
$79
DEFLUX $68 |
XIFAXAN 550 MG TABLETS $11 |
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GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. |
$21
FLUARIX QUADRIVALENT $21 |
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C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries |
$19
Urology $19 |
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Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. |
$17
ABILIFY MAINTENA $17 |
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Other |
$46
VRAYLAR $16 |
ZYTIGA $16 |
MYDAYIS $13 |
Food and Beverage | $307 |
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This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. John The Baptist Houston, MD.
CCPA Purchasing Partners, L.P. | 2015 | $49.75 | Physician Covered Recipient | Limited Partnership Interest |
CCPA Purchasing Partners, L.P. | 2016 | $49.75 | Physician Covered Recipient | Limited Partnership Interest |
CCPA Purchasing Partners, L.P. | 2014 | $49.75 | Physician Covered Recipient | Limited Partnership Interest |
Dr. John Houston's area of specialization is pediatric urology. His areas of expertise include the following: kidney stones, hydronephrosis, and hypospadias. Dr. Houston is conversant in Spanish. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and Cook County Health & Hospitals System.