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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain Caused By Kidney Stones
Question: I have a history of kidney stones. I have had at least 5 previous episodes; the last two did not require hospitalization. The pain came on yesterday. It was first in my abdomin in the front. After several hours, I decided it was a kidneystone. By early evening, I was certain it was a kidney stone. The pain had moved and it was almost intolerable. The pain has only slightly abated all day. I understand there is a medication to relax the urethra so that I can pass the stone. I don't want to go to the hospital unless it is absolutely necessary. I will rely on my pain level to indicate the need for the hospital. What do you suggest?
Brief Answer:
Kidney stones
Detailed Answer:
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I am sorry to hear that you are having problems with kidney stones. They can be very painful. The best treatment here is to drink lots of fluids to help push the stone out. The pain is not from the stone blocking the urethra but cause by back up pressure of the stone blocking the ureter. This is the tube from your kidney to the bladder. There is no medication to help stop the spasms. I do think that by relaxing the pain that the ureter will stop spasms and allow passage of the stone. I recommend that you go to the ER. They can start off giving you Toradol for pain and then more powerful medication if needed. There is no over the counter medication that I would recommend as they can actually worsen your condition.
In summary
1. drink plenty of fluids
2. Toradol injection
3. More powerful medication if needed
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions
Kidney stones
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
I am sorry to hear that you are having problems with kidney stones. They can be very painful. The best treatment here is to drink lots of fluids to help push the stone out. The pain is not from the stone blocking the urethra but cause by back up pressure of the stone blocking the ureter. This is the tube from your kidney to the bladder. There is no medication to help stop the spasms. I do think that by relaxing the pain that the ureter will stop spasms and allow passage of the stone. I recommend that you go to the ER. They can start off giving you Toradol for pain and then more powerful medication if needed. There is no over the counter medication that I would recommend as they can actually worsen your condition.
In summary
1. drink plenty of fluids
2. Toradol injection
3. More powerful medication if needed
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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