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Dr. Michael Eugene Shapiro, MD is an urologist in Hastings, MN specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 2018 and has 6 years of experience. Dr. Michael Eugene Shapiro, MD is affiliated with Allina Health, Minnesota Urology, United Hospital, MINNESOTA UROLOGY PA and United Hospital - Hastings Regina Campus.
1285 Nininger Road
Hastings, MN 55033
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.
Dr. Michael Eugene Shapiro, MD graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 2018. He completed residency at SUNY, University at Buffalo Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Minnesota.
Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine (2018)
Residency: SUNY, University at Buffalo Affiliated Hospitals
Licensed In: Minnesota
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Dr. Michael Shapiro is a specialist in urology (urinary tract disease) in Hastings, MN. These areas are among his clinical interests: bladder cancer, erectile dysfunction (impotence), and kidney stones. His hospital/clinic affiliations include United Hospital, Minnesota Urology, and Allina Health. Dr. Shapiro obtained his medical school training at the University of Washington School of Medicine and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with SUNY, University at Buffalo.