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| Friday, 14-Jan-2011 10:58 |
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How to Get Rid of Kidney Stones Properly
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Kidney stones treatment is dependent on the size of the stone and any related complications brought on by the condition. The main goals of treatment are to relieve the pain, which can be excruciating, and to rid the body of the stones before they cause any further damage.
A prompt diagnosis is the key to beginning an effective treatment plan for how to get rid of kidney stones. One of the most common ways to identify the presence of kidney stones is by taking a blood or urine test. Another option is to undergo an x-ray or ultra scan. This method can also reveal the size of the stone, as well as its position. If the stone is blocking something then the information will be very important.
Usually, kidney stones are very tiny and will pass through the body when you pee eventually. Drinking copious amounts of fluids can help to catalyze the excretion of the tones.
If a stone is large and causing an obstruction, hospital treatment is usually required. A large stone can cause internal damage, so should be removed as soon as possible.
A ureter scope can be passed through to the ureter to find out the stone, in case the stone is placed in the ureter; it is a tube which joins the urethra with the kidney.
To take care of kidney stones, the stones are usually removed or broken up so that they can be passed with a kidney stone flush. The stone is taken out with a specific tool via a small cut in the back accessing the kidney.
A non-surgical alternative is a procedure called extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, which uses shock waves to break up the stone in to smaller pieces. These high-energy sound waves can pass through your body without harming it.
The eventual kidney stones treatment that is recommended will vary for the individual, depending on various factors relating to the stones size and location, but the sooner you seek treatment, the quicker you can end the pain.
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