Kidney Stone Treatment

Kidney stones are a painful urological disorder caused by a buildup of salt and mineral deposits in urine. The deposits crystallize and form a hard stone in the kidney. If the stones form in the actual urinary tract, the condition is known as urolithiasis. While a majority of kidney stones pass through the body on their own, some may need further treatment.NKUDIC: What is a kidney stone?

At home treatment for kidney stones includes drinking a lot of fluids to help flush the stone out of the body and taking pain medications as necessary. In some cases, certain medications may be administered to help kidney stones pass through the body more rapidly. In more extreme cases, kidney stones may be treated endoscopically.WebMD: Kidney Stones - Treatment Overview Emory Healthcare: Stone Treatment

In some cases, kidney stones may cause no symptoms whatsoever while they are in the kidneys. Once they begin to travel through the urinary tract, however, symptoms may appear very quickly. They may include:

• Intense pain in the side, back or abdomen
• Pain in the groin area
• Nausea or vomiting
• Blood in the urine
• Pain when urinating or a persistent urge to urinate
• FeverWebMD: Kidney Stones - Symptoms MayoClinic: Kidney Stones Symptoms

The content on this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact a physician for information on kidney stones.

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