Stones
Kidney Stone Pain: What To Do, And When It Is An Emergency
Most small stones pass. A few situations need to be seen the same day — those are worth knowing before the pain starts at 2 am.
Laser Stone Surgery
Endoscopic and laser treatment of kidney and ureteric stones, with — the part usually skipped — a metabolic plan so the next stone is less likely.
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Conditions treated
- Renal and ureteric colic
- Laser stone fragmentation (RIRS, URSL, PCNL)
- Obstructing and infected stones
- Staghorn and recurrent stone disease
- Metabolic stone prevention
Recovery
Most stone procedures are day-case or single-night stays. A stent, when used, is usually removed within one to two weeks, and stone analysis guides the prevention plan afterwards.
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Questions patients ask
- Will a stone pass on its own?
- Small stones in the lower ureter often pass with fluids, pain control and time. Larger stones, an obstructed kidney, uncontrolled pain, fever or a single functioning kidney change that answer, and are reasons to be seen quickly.
- When is stone pain an emergency?
- Fever with loin pain, vomiting that prevents fluids, no urine output, or pain that will not settle with medication. An obstructed and infected kidney needs drainage the same day.
- What does laser stone surgery involve?
- A telescope is passed along the natural urinary passage and the stone is fragmented with a laser, without an external cut. Most cases are day-case or a single-night stay.
- Which scan is used?
- A non-contrast CT of the kidneys, ureters and bladder is the most accurate for stones. Ultrasound is used first in pregnancy and in children, and for follow-up where repeated radiation is best avoided.
- Why do stones keep coming back?
- Usually because the underlying chemistry has not been looked at. Stone analysis and a metabolic assessment identify who needs specific dietary changes or medication, rather than being told only to drink more water.