Renal Colic and Kidney Stones

Could a kidney stone be expelled out of the body with no treatment? How long it normally take?

Small stones don't need any intense treatment for them to be passed out the body. The process normally takes from couple of hours to a few days. Counting on the type of kidney stone as well as how much fluids you consume or how you change the way you eat. Large kidney stones must be dissolved or broken up through the use of a medical examination or medicine before they can be expelled.

What Treatments can I use for Renal colic?

If you are having a Renal Colic is best to Always seek professional medical advice about any treatment or change in treatment plans.

* Pain relief medications
* Narcotic pain relief

The first step in treating renal colic is to get your pain and symptoms under control with medicines. After this you should take an ultrasound exam, CT scan or a x-ray called an IVP. These renal colic tests help doctors determine the kidney stones, or the origin of your pain. Urine and blood samples exams are also required. There are two types of kidney stones. The ones that pass by itself and the stonse does not pass. If you experience big stones you may need surgery to remove it. Or, you may need to have lithotripsy (LITH-o-trip-c). Lithotripsy uses shock waves to break up the kidney stones. Medications, diet modifications, and extra treatments might be used to prevent renal colic from happening again.