Dr Riccardo Ricciardi, Director of Urology at both Flushing Hospital and Jamaica Hospital was recently interviewed at his Flushing Hospital office about kidney stones and the higher prevalence of developing them during the hot summer months.
The interview, which was conducted by Erin Billips, Health Care Reporter for NY 1 News, aired on the news channel’s rotation, beginning on Monday, August 12th. During the interview, the reporter spoke with Dr Ricciardi as well as one of his current patients about the importance of drinking plenty of water when it is extremely hot. He explained that the body loses excess fluids through sweating, which can cause dehydration and increase the likelihood of developing what can be very painful kidney stones.
In addition to helpful tips to avoid kidney stones, Dr. Ricciardi also shared information on the various treatment options offered at Flushing Hospital Medical Center for people suffering with them, including Shockwave Lithotripsy.
To see the segment in its entirety, click here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiQpWlbWaZA&feature=youtu.be
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