30 Treatments for Kidney Stones

15 Tests 1 Self Care 5 Prescribed Medications 2 Medical Procedures

1 Diets 2 Surgical Procedures 4 Herbs and Supplements

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Tests for Kidney Stones

1. CT of Kidney Computed tomography (also known as CT, CT scan, CAT, or computerized axial tomography) scans use x rays to produce precise cross-sectional images of anatomical stru...  More

2. Urinalysis A urinalysis is a laboratory test done to detect problems with your body that can appear in your urine. Many illnesses and disorders affect how your body removes wa...  More

3. Abdominal X-Ray An abdominal film, also known as an abdominal X-ray , helps doctors assess potential problems in your abdomen-particularly in your spleen, stomach, and intestines. ...  More

4. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ...  More

5. Ultrasound of Kidney

6. Crystal Identification- Urine

7. Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP) X-rays are best known for their use in evaluating broken bones. However, they can also be used to look at different parts of the body. An intravenous pyelogram (IVP...  More

8. Urography X-rays are best known for their use in evaluating broken bones. However, they can also be used to look at different parts of the body. An intravenous pyelogram (IVP...  More

9. Computed Tomography (CT) Scan A computerized tomography scan (CT or CAT scan) is a series of cross-sectional X-ray images of your body. CT scans are used to examine your bones and soft tissues f...  More

10. Ultrasound Scan An ultrasound scan is a medical test that uses high-frequency sound waves to capture live images from the inside of your body. The technology is similar to that use...  More

11. Kidney Stone Analysis Kidney stones are solid accumulations of material that form through precipitation in the tubal system of the kidney. Kidney stones cause problems when they block th...  More

12. Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Test Your kidneys are two bean-shaped organs responsible for filtering blood and waste. One method to determine just how well your kidneys are filtering is by measuring ...  More

13. Infrared Stone Analysis Kidney stones are solid accumulations of material that form through precipitation in the tubal system of the kidney. Kidney stones cause problems when they block th...  More

14. Urine Urate Level Test A uric acid test can be performed on a blood sample or a urine sample. This article discusses the test on the urine sample. Uric acid is a chemical that is produced...  More

15. X-Ray An X-ray is a common imaging test that has been used for decades to help doctors view the inside of the body without having to make an incision. The X-ray was made ...  More

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Self Care for Kidney Stones

1. Drink Plenty of Fluids Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) involves the replacement of fluids and electrolytes lost during an episode of diarrheal illness. Diarrheal illnesses are pervasive wo...  More

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Prescribed Medications for Kidney Stones

1. allopurinol(Zyloprim , Lopurin) ALLOPURINOL (al oh PURE i nole) reduces the amount of uric acid the body makes. It is used to treat the symptoms of gout. It is also used to treat or prevent high u...  More

2. hydrochlorothiazide(HydroDIURIL , others...) Close HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (hye droe klor oh THYE a zide) is a diuretic. It increases the amount of urine passed, which causes the body to lose salt and water. This medici...  More

3. acetohydroxamic acid(Lithostat )

4. penicillamine(Cuprimine , Depen) PENICILLAMINE (pen uh SIL uh meen) binds with heavy metals and cystine in the body. It is used to treat Wilson's disease and cystinuria. It is also used to tre...  More

5. potassium citrate(Urocit-K ) POTASSIUM CITRATE (poe TASS i um SI treyt) is a potassium salt. It helps to make the urine more alkaline or less acidic. This medicine is used to prevent kidney sto...  More

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Medical Procedures for Kidney Stones

1. Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy Lithotripsy is a medical procedure used to treat kidney stones. It may also be used to treat stones in other organs, such as the gall bladder or the liver. Kidney s...  More

2. Ureteroscopic Removal of Ureteric Calculus

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Diets for Kidney Stones

1. Low Protein Diet

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Surgical Procedures for Kidney Stones

1. Percutaneous Nephrostolithotomy Percutaneous urinary procedures are used to drain urine and remove kidney stones that are too large to pass from your body by way of the urinary tract (ureters, bla...  More

2. Laser Lithotripsy

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Herbs and Supplements for Kidney Stones What's this?

1. Phosphorus Phosphorus is a mineral found in many foods, such as milk, cheese, dried beans, peas, colas, nuts, and peanut butter. Phosphate is the most common form of phosphoru...  More Efficacy Grade A

2. cranberry There is some human evidence supporting the use of cranberry juice and cranberry supplements to prevent urinary tract infection (UTI), although most available studi...  More Efficacy Grade C

3. pyridoxine Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is required for the synthesis of the neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine and for myelin formation. Pyridoxine deficiency in adult...  More Efficacy Grade C

4. Grapefruit Extract The grapefruit was first described in the 1750s as the forbidden fruit of Barbados. It was introduced to Florida in the 1820s. Most grapefruit in the United States ...  More Efficacy Grade C

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