Treatment for Kidney stone
The treatment modality followed is based on factors such as
- The severity of condition
- Underlying conditions associated with it.
In case of emergency situations, the affected individual is required to be hospitalized to prevent any further danger to life. In asymptomatic cases with small stones that are less than two in number are managed conservatively while larger stones may require surgical removal. In many individuals, the stones those are lesser than 4 mm in size tend to pass out after about two weeks of conservative management.
The conservative approach involves dietary recommendations and administration of medications.
Dietary recommendations
Dietary recommendations advised are:
- Adequate intake of dietary calcium
- Reduced intake of animal proteins and salt
- Increased consumption of fruits and vegetables and increased fluid intake (at least >2 L/day)
Administration of medications
The medications advised include the following:
- Thiazide diuretics, allopurinol, potassium citrate: To prevent the formation of stones.
- Antibiotics and painkillers: To counter any infection and pain associated with the stones.
- Other appropriate medications
Surgical treatment
The surgical treatment options include:
- Percutaneous nephrolithotomy
These surgical procedures are minimally invasive procedures, which may or may not require hospitalization for a day or two
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Written by: Healthplus24 team
Date last updated: April 16, 2012