Kidney Stone Treatment
Kidney stones are hard deposits of minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys, causing severe flank pain and urinary blockages.
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Overview
Kidney stones are hard deposits of minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys, causing severe flank pain and urinary blockages.
Procedure
Treatments include medical expulsive therapy, ESWL (shock wave lithotripsy), Ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy, or PCNL for large stones.
✅ Benefits
Complete clearance of stones, relief from severe renal colic, and preservation of kidney function.
⚠️ Risks
Bleeding, infection, ureteral injury, or incomplete stone clearance requiring secondary procedures.
🔄 Recovery
ESWL/Ureteroscopy: Outpatient or 1-day stay. PCNL: 2-3 days stay. Recovery is 1-2 weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is laser lithotripsy?
A laser fiber is passed through a ureteroscope to pulverize stones into dust, which is then washed out or extracted.
How can I prevent kidney stones?
High fluid intake, reducing sodium and animal protein, and managing dietary oxalate/calcium based on 24-hour urine metabolic analysis.