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Ultra Sound Treatment for Kidney Stones

Renal calculi commonly referred to as kidney stones, can develop when components of calcium or cystine build up due to a decrease of urine volume. The obstruction of a kidney stone can be painful. However, kidney stones typically cause no ill after effect once passed. Ultrasound treatment may help dissolve the stone.

  1. Symptoms

    • Symptoms of a kidney stone may include back pain, blood in urine, painful urination, nausea, vomiting and fever.

    Risk

    • According to the Mayo Clinic, "Men are more likely to develop kidney stones than are women." The typical age range for risk of kidney stones is between the ages of 20 and 70.

    Treatment

    • When the kidney stone fails to pass on its own, ultrasound treatment, also referred to as ureteroscopic stone removal is typically the preferred method of treatment.

    Ureteroscopic

    • Ureteroscopic stone treatment consist of inserting a scope through the ureter. The laser within the scope then shatters the stone.

    Prevention

    • Recurrence of kidney stones may be prevented by changing one's lifestyle. The Mayo Clinic recommends consuming, "about 14 cups (3.3 liters) of fluids every day."

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