Kidney Stone Treatment
Stones range from ones that pass on their own to those needing a procedure. Imaging and stone composition guide the choice.
Diagnosis, minimally invasive removal and preventing the next stone.
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- Diagnosis
- Treatment approaches
- Preventing recurrence
Diagnosis
Ultrasound or CT locates the stone and shows whether urine flow is obstructed.
Treatment approaches
Options range from medical management to shockwave lithotripsy, ureteroscopy or percutaneous removal.
- Watchful waiting for small, passing stones
- Lithotripsy and endoscopic techniques
- Surgery for large or complex stones
Preventing recurrence
Fluid intake, diet adjustments and treating the underlying metabolic cause reduce the chance of stones returning.
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Clinical detail on this page is deliberately general. Specific protocols, timelines and figures will be added once they are confirmed with the treating hospital and reviewed by a nephrologist.
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