The prominent signs and symptoms of Nephrolithiasis include:
- Pain in the lower abdomen area
- Painful urination
- Blood in urine
- Cloudy urine
- Nausea and vomiting
- Frequent urination
- Fever
- Decreased amount of urine
The doctor may perform the following screening tests in order to confirm the presence of kidney stones:
...The doctor may perform the following screening tests in order to confirm the presence of kidney stones:
Drinking 1.9 to 2.8 liters of water daily helps in passing the stones out of the body.
Pain relievers like acetaminophen and ibuprofen are given to relieve the pain that is caused while passing the stones out of the body.
Medicines like alpha blockers relax the muscles of the ureters and help in passing the kidney stone easily.
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is a procedure that uses sound waves and vibrations to break up kidney stones into tiny pieces that can be passed in your urine.
The doctor may opt for a surgery using small telescopes and instruments that are inserted into the patient’s back in order to remove the stones. The doctor recommends this method when the kidney stones are very large in size.
One should consult the doctor if any signs and symptoms of Nephrolithiasis like pain in the abdomen area, nausea and vomiting, blood in urine or difficulty in urination are observed.