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Dr. Keith A. Hruska, MD is a pediatric nephrologist in Saint Louis, MO specializing in pediatric nephrology and general pediatrics. Dr. Keith A. Hruska, MD is affiliated with Washington University Physicians, St. Louis Children's Hospital, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Mercy (Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma).
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1 Children's Place Nwt 9
Saint Louis, MO 63110
1 Childrens Place
Saint Louis, MO 63110
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.
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Licensed In: Missouri
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Keith A. Hruska, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Celgene Corporation |
$49,392
Sotatercept $30,356 |
$19,036 |
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Travere Therapeutics, Inc. |
$2,000
$2,000 |
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ISTO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. |
$1,856
INQU $1,856 |
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Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
$1,836
$1,836 |
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Vifor Fresenius Medical Care Renal Pharma Ltd. |
$1,072
Velophoro $1,072 |
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Other |
$730
Repatha $265 |
ACTHAR $48 |
$417 |
Consulting Fee | $38,344 |
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Travel and Lodging | $14,394 |
Food and Beverage | $1,598 |
Honoraria | $1,500 |
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program | $1,050 |
Dr. Keith A. Hruska, MD has received 10 research payments totaling $320,329.
Dr. Keith Hruska is a specialist in pediatric nephrology and general pediatrics. Dr. Hruska is professionally affiliated with Washington University Physicians, Mercy (Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma), and St. Louis Children's Hospital.