What Is The Normal Procedure To Remove Kidney Stone?

Posted on Tue, 24 Sep 2013

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Question : What are the normal procedure to remove stone in Kidney???

From past 2 days I'm having more ache in my right Stomach... and also it is quite burning while unrine....

I have consulted doctor he suspect that stone should be there in kidney... would u please advice....

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
ESWL or endoscopic removal

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

I am medical doctor, an associate in Department of Surgery, working with an experienced Urologist. I answer on his behalf.

First, I suggest you to get a Ultrasound scan of the abdomen and pelvis to identify the stones and their size.

Smaller stones can of size less than 4 mm would require no treatment. They do pass down in the urine without any medication or treatment.

If the stones are bigger then 5 mm then either ESWL (Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy) or endoscopic removal of the stones is planned.

ESWL is a simple procedure needing no medication or surgery.

Endoscopic removal involves passing a camera wire into the urethra and remove the stone through the same way.

Hope, I answered your query.

Regards,

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