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Kidney Stone Treatment

This article discusses the treatment, symptoms, risk factors, and types of kidney stones.

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What are the common symptoms of kidney stones?: Symptoms of kidney stones can include severe pain (renal colic) in the back or lower abdomen, nausea, vomiting, blood in the urine, fever, foul-smelling urine, and frequent urination.
What are the different types of kidney stones?: The types of kidney stones include calcium oxalate, calcium phosphate, uric acid, and cystine. Less common types include struvite and cystine stones.
What are the risk factors for developing kidney stones?: Several factors increase the risk of kidney stones, including dehydration, a family history of kidney stones, certain medications, high-salt diets, and underlying health conditions such as gout or urinary tract infections.
What are the different ways to treat kidney stones of varying sizes?: Kidney stones are treated based on their size and type. Small stones (5-7mm) often pass naturally. Larger stones may require procedures like ultrasound lithotripsy to break them up or surgery to remove them.
What is the initial treatment for kidney stones and when should a doctor be consulted?: For mild pain, over-the-counter pain relievers (like paracetamol) and increased fluid intake are recommended. A doctor should be consulted if pain is severe or symptoms worsen.

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