Kidney Stone Treatment

Kidney stones (renal lithiasis or the nephrolithiasis) are hard deposits comprised of salts and minerals that develop inside the kidneys.

We all know that the waste products present in blood are eliminated through urine. This process of filtering is performed by the kidneys since it separates waste products which include salts and minerals which must be flushed out via urine. A lot of the time the minerals and salts are absorbed by your urinary tract . Over time the kidney stones form. They may range in size from a small ping balls up to the sugar crystal. They are not noticed until when they create an obstruction. Sometimes, they cause severe pain when they begin to break or being pushed into ureters (narrow canals that connect towards an obstruction in the bladder).

Kidney stones that are passed through can be very uncomfortable, but they typically don't cause any permanent harm if they're detected promptly. Based on the circumstances, you may require only use pain medications and drink plenty of fluids to eliminate kidney stones. In other cases such as when stones are stuck within the urinary tract, can be associated with urinary infection , or cause complications -- surgery might be necessary.

Get medical attention immediately If you have any symptoms

• The pain is so intense that you're unable to stand still or locate a comfortable spot
• Nausea and pain that is accompanied by vomiting
• A fever, pain and chills
• The urine of your child is stained with blood
• It is difficult to pass urine

Large stones with severe symptoms

• Removal of kidney stones by surgery Stones are removed surgically performed with the aid of the procedure known as Nephrolithotomy. It makes use of small telescopes and other instruments that are placed into your back through an incision of a tiny size. This is usually used in cases of massive stones, and also when ESWL is not working
• Utilizing sound waves to break down stones this method, a technique known as Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) is used. ESWL utilizes sound waves to cause vibrations that break stones into smaller pieces. This process takes around one hour and can result in minor discomfort and pain. The doctor can prescribe an sedative to lessen the sensitivities. ESWL can cause side effects such as bleeding from the urine or bruises on the abdomen.