What is Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)? Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (per ~ through, cutaneous ~ skin, nephro ~ kidney, lithotomy – surgical removal of stone) is a surgical procedure for the removal of kidney stone(s) lodged in the renal pelvis of the kidney. PCNL is often referred to as ‘keyhole’ >> Read More ...
WilliamYU75 Asked : I am a 34 year old male and recently had a kidney stone which I passed out without any medication except for the painkillers. My doctor did some tests and advised me to drink more water and go on a diet with a whole list of foods that I could not eat. He told me that there is nothing to worry about and >> Read More ...
Kidney Stone Removal Methods and Techniques Lithotripsy (stone crushing) is the kidney stone removal method where the stone is fragmented either by energy applied from outside the body (shock wave in ESWL) or from within in ureteroscopic methods (laser lithotripsy). These methods will only be considered if other forms of >> Read More ...
Most kidney stones pass out spontaneously within 24 to 48 hours. However, if a kidney stone (renal calculus) does not pass out or is causing an obstruction of the urinary tract, other forms of medical intervention is considered. A range of kidney stone medication is available, not only for pain relief, but also to assist >> Read More ...
OmarTK38 Asked : I have a few stones in my kidney and have only passed one stone so far. My doctor tells me that they are oxalates stones and has put me on medication and given me a diet. He has asked me to return in 3 weeks for more tests or I must come in immediately if I experience any kidney pain. How long will it take >> Read More ...
FarellG58 Asked : My doctor has just confirmed that I have an 8mm kidney stone in my right kidney and he has asked me to come in to discuss procedures to remove it. I am concerned because I have had calcium stones previously but it has never been this big. Up till now I have never needed any surgery to remove it and it >> Read More ...
The presence of signs and symptoms of a kidney stone may prompt further tests and investigations to confirm the presence of a stone, identify the location, size, shape and type of kidney stone and indicate a possible cause of the kidney stone. Some of these tests can be conducted immediately, like a urine dipstick, while >> Read More ...
LisaN62 Asked : I have been having repeated calcium kidney stones and even though I have tried many drugs, the stones keep coming back. If I am lucky, I will go like 3 months without stones. After reading up on the internet and speaking to the salespeople at a health store, I started up on some vitamin supplements. This >> Read More ...
Most kidney stones pass spontaneously without the need for medical intervention. Stones as large as 3 to 4mm may pass through uninhibited but larger stones may result in obstructions. Increasing fluid intake to push out the stone is essential. If the pain is severe, analgesics may be necessary. These measures may be all >> Read More ...
SiobhON Asked : I am a 44 year old male, slightly overweight with severe kidney pain. Recently I started getting the flu very often and my doctor did complete check and told me that its probably due to stress. He found out that I had mild hypertension and told me to quit the cigarettes and start exercising. I did just that >> Read More ...
