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Dr. Kristen Favel, MD MPH, FRCPC is a pediatric nephrologist in Greenbrae, CA specializing in pediatric nephrology. Dr. Kristen Favel, MD MPH, FRCPC is affiliated with UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals, Hill Physicians and UCSF PEDIATRICS ASSOCIATES.
1300 South Eliseo Drive
Greenbrae, CA 94904
1441 Constitution Boulevard
Salinas, CA 93906
1444 Florida Avenue
Modesto, CA 95350
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San Francisco, CA 94143
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San Francisco, CA 94158
2 Upper Ragsdale Drive
Monterey, CA 93940
2401 Shadelands Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
290 N. Wayte Lane
Fresno, CA 93701
500 Doyle Park Drive
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
744 52nd Street
Oakland, CA 94609
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.
She completed residency at University of British Columbia Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in California.
Residency: University of British Columbia Affiliated Hospitals (2018)
Licensed In: California
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Dr. Kristen Favel specializes in pediatric nephrology and practices in Walnut Creek, CA, Salinas, CA, and Oakland, CA. Her areas of clinical interest consist of kidney stones and injuries. Dr. Favel is affiliated with UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals and Hill Physicians. She can accept Blue Shield, Anthem, and Health Net, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Favel trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of British Columbia for residency.