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How Can Small Bilateral Kidney Stones Be Treated?

I currently have bylateral kidney stones had a ct scan both kidneys have them urologists state very small and no surgery required so I have done nothing but drink tons of water to flush them out felt better then have more bladder urges and soreness of rigt side only ache then it goes a way its making me feel tired what can I do to help I do have a prescription for azo and thatdoes help a little what else can I do
Fri, 3 Mar 2017
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Hi and welcome to HCM.
Most small stones in patients with relatively mild hydronephrosis can be treated with observation and acetaminophen. More serious cases with intractable pain may require drainage with a stent or percutaneous nephrostomy.
Treatment of nephrolithiasis involves emergency management of renal colic, including surgical interventions where indicated, and medical therapy for stone disease.
In emergency settings where concern exists about possible renal failure, the focus of treatment should be on correcting dehydration, treating urinary infections, preventing scarring, identifying patients with a solitary functional kidney,.
Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
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How Can Small Bilateral Kidney Stones Be Treated?

Hi and welcome to HCM. Most small stones in patients with relatively mild hydronephrosis can be treated with observation and acetaminophen. More serious cases with intractable pain may require drainage with a stent or percutaneous nephrostomy. Treatment of nephrolithiasis involves emergency management of renal colic, including surgical interventions where indicated, and medical therapy for stone disease. In emergency settings where concern exists about possible renal failure, the focus of treatment should be on correcting dehydration, treating urinary infections, preventing scarring, identifying patients with a solitary functional kidney,. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.