Suggest Treatment For Frequent Urination And Kidney Stone Discharge

Posted on Tue, 30 Jun 2015

Question: My friend has just had a operation for kidney stones and was discharge yesterday no post op complications however he is having to urinate every hour and I wondered if this is normal as hes exhausted from lack of sleep. Thank you

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
it is expected

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
Yes it is normal. After obstruction of ureter,there is increased flow of urine since body tries to compensate previous urine flow blockage. it may last even for few weeks He should drink more fluids, raspberry tea and avoid salty food. WIsh you good health. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (24 minutes later)

How will he get any sleep Dr ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
benzodiazepines may be used

Detailed Answer:
He may use take benozdiazepines for sleeping. However if frequent urination exhauts him then urinary catheter may be considered.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (2 hours later)

Thank you Doctor. Its the need to urinate thats distubing his sleep however just checked and it has eased from hourly to going every two hours and he managed four hours uninterrupted sleep last night. Many thanks for your help.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
it will improve

Detailed Answer:
It will improve during time
HE should just avoid drinks that promote urination such as beer, carbonated drinks and coffee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj