Kidney Stones

Your treatment depends upon the type of stones that you may have and how long you have had them. However, common treatment criteria for Kidney stones include:

Wait for the stones to pass by themselves:

Smaller stones are more likely than larger stones to pass on their own. Waiting up to four to six weeks for the stone to pass is safe as long as the pain is bearable, there are no signs of infection, the kidney is not completely blocked, and the stone is small enough that it is likely to pass. While waiting for the stone to pass, you should drink normal amounts of water. You may need pain medication when there is discomfort.

Medication:

The most common medication prescribed for this reason is tamsulosin. Tamsulosin (Flomax) relaxes the ureter, making it easier for the stone to pass. You may also need pain and anti-nausea medicine as you wait to pass the stone.

Surgery:

Surgery may be needed to remove a stone from the ureter or kidney if:

• The stone fails to pass.
• The pain is too great to wait for the stone to pass.
• The stone is affecting kidney function. Small stones in the kidney may be left alone if they are not causing pain or infection. Some people choose to have their small stones removed. They do this because they are afraid the stone will unexpectedly start to pass and cause pain.
  Kidney stones should be removed by surgery if they cause repeated infections in the urine or because they are blocking the flow of urine from the kidney. Today, surgery usually involves small or no incisions (cuts), minor pain and minimal time off work.

At Saudi German Hospital, our clinic of Urology is fully equipped with state-of-the-art technology followed by the latest foreign quality treatment procedures. Our expert and highly qualified team of doctors are an asset for the Saudi German Hospital. They will assist you and help you in every way possible.