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Dr. Christopher Haas, MD is an urologist in Boston, MA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2015 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. Christopher Haas, MD is affiliated with Tufts Medical Center and PRATT UROLOGY ASSOCIATES, INC.
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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. Christopher Haas, MD graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2015. He completed residency at Columbia University Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons (2015)
Residency: Columbia University Affiliated Hospitals
Licensed In: Massachusetts
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Dr. Christopher Haas is an urology (urinary tract disease) specialist in Boston, MA. His areas of expertise consist of kidney stones, laser lithotripsy, and metabolic disorders. He is professionally affiliated with Tufts Medical Center. Dr. Haas has an open panel in Boston, MA according to Tufts Medical Center. After completing medical school at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Dr. Haas performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Columbia University. His distinctions include: Winner - Mitchell C. Benson Award for Outstanding Research Contribution in Residency; Award for best Columbia Urology abstract at AUA; and Magna cum Laude.