Dr. Melissa Lydia Swee, MD, MME, MS is a nephrologist in Iowa City, IA specializing in adult nephrology. She graduated from Saba University School of Medicine. Dr. Melissa Lydia Swee, MD, MME, MS is affiliated with University of Iowa, University of Iowa Health Care and MERCY HOSPITAL IOWA CITY IOWA.
200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Lydia Swee, MD, MME, MS for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Melissa Lydia Swee, MD, MME, MS treated as a nephrologist in Iowa City, IA were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Lydia Swee, MD, MME, MS.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melissa Lydia Swee, MD, MME, MS treated were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.
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Dr. Melissa Lydia Swee, MD, MME, MS graduated from Saba University School of Medicine. She has a state license in Nebraska.
Medical School: Saba University School of Medicine
Licensed In: Nebraska
Dr. Melissa Lydia Swee, MD, MME, MS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Melissa Lydia Swee, MD, MME, MS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.73 out of 5 stars based on 194 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Melissa Lydia Swee, MD, MME, MS from all over the web to help you find the right in Iowa City, IA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Melissa Lydia Swee, MD, MME, MS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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THYMOGLOBULIN $58 |
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Renal - Non Product Related $15 |
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Dr. Melissa Swee is a specialist in adult nephrology. She is professionally affiliated with the University of Iowa Health Care.
