Kidney Stone Treatment WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Kidney Stone Treatment
About 90% of stones 4 mm or less in size usually will pass spontaneously, however 99% of stones greater than 6 mm will require some form of intervention. There are various measures that can be used to encourage the passage of a stone. These can include increased hydration, medication for treating infection and reducing pain, and diuretics to encourage urine flow and prevent further stone formation. ...read more at Wikipedia
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- Conservative treatment for small stones is best with increased fluids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen. Mild narcotics, such as hydrocodone or Tylenol no. 3 may be helpful for pain that is not controlled by ibuprofen. Tamsulosin may help speed the passage of the stone in some cases.1
- One and three weeks is the average time to pass a kidney stone. 2
- Two-thirds pass on their own within four weeks. 2
- Do not drink grapefruit juice; drink two glasses of water every two hours. 2
- Other medications may include: allopurinol, antibiotics, diuretics, phosphate solutions, sodium bicarbonate or sodium citrate. 3
- Kidney stones greater than nine to ten millimeters require advanced treatment. 1
- Advanced treatment: shock wave lithotripsy (SWL), percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) or ureteroscopy. 1
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 UpToDate: Kidney Stones In Adults - Treatment
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Healthwise (via WebMD): Kidney Stones - Treatment Overview
- ↑ A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Kidney Stones - Treatment
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- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Carolyn DeLucas
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- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Treatment of Kidney Stones, How Do You Treat Kidney Stones, Treating Kidney Stones, Treat Kidney Stones
- Last update: Aug. 28, 2008
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