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Suggest Treatment For Kidney Stone

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Posted on Fri, 21 Apr 2017
Question: can i buy a medicine a cvs or other drugstore today to stop a kidney stone

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Answered by Dr. Kathy Robinson (55 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
not really

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Kidney stones are usually treated by pushing fluids and pain medications. You can get some ibuprofen and take that and push the fluids. If it is not passing you may need prescription pain medication or other procedures to see where the stone is. If you develop a fever you need to be seen right away because that may be a sign that an infection has developed.
Push fluids, avoid caffeine and alcohol and see a doctor if the pain is not resolving soon.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
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Suggest Treatment For Kidney Stone

Brief Answer: not really Detailed Answer: Hello, Kidney stones are usually treated by pushing fluids and pain medications. You can get some ibuprofen and take that and push the fluids. If it is not passing you may need prescription pain medication or other procedures to see where the stone is. If you develop a fever you need to be seen right away because that may be a sign that an infection has developed. Push fluids, avoid caffeine and alcohol and see a doctor if the pain is not resolving soon. Regards, Dr. Robinson