Kidney Urinary Stones
Kidney & Urinary Stones
Kidney and urinary stones are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys or urinary tract. They can cause severe pain and discomfort if not treated in time.
Common Symptoms
Severe Flank or Back Pain
Blood in Urine
Frequent or Painful Urination
Nausea, Vomiting or Restlessness
Diagnosis
Accurate diagnosis is key to effective treatment. Common tests include:
Urine Tests
Blood Tests
Physical Examination
Treatment & Care
Pain Management
Severe pain from stones is treated with medications like NSAIDs or opioids to provide relief during stone passage.
Hydration Therapy
Drinking plenty of fluids helps flush out small stones and prevents new ones from forming.
Medical Expulsive Therapy
Medications such as alpha-blockers (e.g., tamsulosin) may be prescribed to relax the ureter and help stones pass more easily.
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL)
A non-invasive procedure that uses shock waves to break larger stones into smaller fragments that can be passed naturally
Ureteroscopy
A minimally invasive procedure where a small scope is inserted into the urinary tract to remove or break up stones.
Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)
Surgical removal of large or complex stones through a small incision in the back, usually reserved for stones too big for other treatments.
Hope Beyond Amputation
Don't lose hope. If you've been advised amputation or surgery, Homeopathy may offer another way.