Treatment for Kidney Stones


Medicines—Which kind your doctor prescribes will depend on the type of stones you have. Medicines work to help dissolve stones, make passing stones easier and less painful, or treat the infection that’s causing the stones.


Ureteroscopy— In this procedure, your doctor passes a flexible tube with a camera through your urethra into your ureter or kidney. Once your doctor finds the stone, he uses tools to pull it out or break it down into smaller pieces that can be passed in your urine.


Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL)—This procedure uses sound waves that cause vibrations to break down stones so they can be passed in your urine.


Surgery—This is used if other treatments haven’t worked, or if your stones are large and blocking the flow of urine or causing infection.


Get more information on treatment options: HealthyAdvice.com/TreatKidneyStones


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