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Arthur Crowley

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Dr. Crowley, Sharecare Editorial Advisory Board Member, is a practicing urologist and currently holds the positions of President & CEO of LBI Urology (NJ) and contract Medical Director Oncology/Urology for Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals. He was formerly a Medical Director at Pfizer, supporting the company’s Urology and Men’s Health medicines. Prior to joining Pfizer, Dr. Crowley was Assistant Professor in Urology at State University of New York-Downstate Medical Center and Chief of Urology Service, VA Medical Center both in Brooklyn, New York.

Education:
• MPH: Columbia University
• MD: Univ. of Medicine and Dentistry-New Jersey
• BA:. Rutgers University

Urology Fellowship: Cornell Medical Center NY
Urology Residency: Long Island Jewish Medical Center, NY
Surgery Internship: Monmouth Med Center, NJ
Certification: American Board of Urology (Diplomate)


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Affiliation:

  • LBI Urology, P.C.

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    Are there OTC medications to treat uric acid kidney stones?

    Sodium Bicarbonate (chewable tablets or powder) is probably the only readily available over-the-counter (OTC) medication to treat uric acid kidney stones. It is useful in patients who have persistent acidic urine as the cause of their uric acid stones. Patients must test their urine regularly with pH

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    Why would my doctor recommend surgery to treat my kidney stones?

    A doctor will recommend surgery to treat kidney stones when they are associated with continued growth, infection, obstruction (blockage) or pain. The intent is to prevent sepsis (bacteria in the blood stream) or loss of kidney function.

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    How are bladder stones diagnosed?

    Bladder stones may be suspected in patients, who present with symptoms such as,

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    • Dysuria (pain with urination)
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    • Infection (recurrent)
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