If you've had more than one kidney stone, you are likely to form another; so
prevention is very important. To prevent stones from forming, your doctor must
determine their cause. He or she will order laboratory tests, including urine and
blood tests. Your doctor will also ask about your medical history, occupation, and
eating habits. If a stone has been removed, or if you've passed a stone and saved
it, the laboratory should analyze it because its composition helps in planning
treatment.Read more...
Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) is the most frequently used
procedure for the treatment of kidney stones. In ESWL, shock waves that are
created outside the body travel through the skin and body tissues until they hit
the denser stones. The stones break down into sand-like particles and are easily
passed through the urinary tract in the urine.Read more...
Although some kidney stones in the ureters can be treated with ESWL,
ureteroscopy may be needed for mid- and lower-ureter stones. No incision is
made in this procedure. Instead, the surgeon passes a small fiberoptic
instrument called a ureteroscope through the urethra and bladder into the
ureter. The surgeon then ...Read more...
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