How to Remove Renal Stones

Kidney stones, according to the Mayo Clinic, are mineral and salt deposits that form stone-like objects in your urinary system. Kidney stones can become quite large and can be painful, but in most cases medical treatment is not required. Although most kidney stones pass naturally, pain relief is necessary for many. A variety of medical and home remedies can simultaneously speed the kidney stone's departure from the body and manage pain.

Instructions

How to Remove Renal Stones

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  Consult with a doctor before taking any course of action. Your physician will examine you and help to determine the proper course of treatment to treat your kidney stone ailment.

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  Drink plenty of water--this is usually the most widely recommended course of action for home treatments, the Mayo Clinic reports. This flushes the system and dilutes the amount of minerals deposits that form kidney stones. This can also expedite the kidney stones being expelled from the body. Experts recommend consuming at least 2.5 liters of water daily.

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  Reduce your sodium intake, cut back on antacids that contain calcium, and limit the amount of pasta that you consume. Each of these can contribute to kidney stones or can aggravate an existing condition.

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  Undergo an extracorporeal show wave lithotripsy (ESWL), which can help to remove kidney stones by blasting them into smaller pieces. The ESWL sends a shockwave into the body, which helps to break up and dissolve kidney stones. You will be able to excrete the remaining fragments of the kidney stones through your urine, St. Joseph's Hospital reports.

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  Having a percutaneous nephrolithotomy performed is an option if the ESWL is not enough to destroy the large kidney stones. According to the Urology Channel, a small incision will be made, right above the kidney, and a small instrument called a nephroscope will remove the stone directly.

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  Kidney stones can occasionally become stuck in your ureter, which means undergoing a ureteroscopic stone removal, says the Mayo Clinic. An instrument is inserted into the ureter and a small ultrasound wave blasts the stone causing the blockage.