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A Patients Guide To Kidney Stone Treatment

Kidney stone disease is one of the most common ailments of the urinary system. From adults to children getting kidney stones is highly possible irrespective of race, gender and ethnicity.

What Are Kidney Stones?

Many minerals and salts are usually dissolved in the urine, however, when the content is on the higher level, any of these minerals and salts can form into hardened stones.

Kidney stones may grow larger in size, over a while. Some stones do not cause any symptoms. However, sometimes, the kidney stones can travel down the ureter, which is the tube between the kidney and the bladder, to be passed out with urine. In some cases, this stone becomes lodged in the ureter, blocking the urine flow which may cause pain and other symptoms of kidney stone.

Kidney stone disease is often painful and can keep recurring in some people. Treatment of kidney stone may not be needed in many cases of small and passable stones. However, in cases where the stone causes grave pain, bleeding and other associated symptoms, correct diagnosis and treatment of the kidney stone disease are vital for relief.

This guide to kidney stones goes over how stones are diagnosed and treated, and how they can be prevented.

Symptoms of Kidney Stones:

Common symptoms of kidney stones include,

• Sharp, cramping pain in the back and side, abdomen or groin.

• Intense need to urinate.

• Frequent urination with burning sensation.

• Urine is dark or has blood.

• Nausea and vomiting.

 Diagnosis of Kidney Stone.

Imaging tests such as x-ray are usually recommended to diagnose stones. However, when a person has blood in the urine or sudden abdominal pain, tests like an ultrasound or CT scan may be prescribed.

Treatment of Kidney Stones:

Treatment usually depends on the type of stone, and the severity of the symptoms. There are different treatments of kidney stones such as,

Natural Passage:

Often one can simply wait for the stone to pass naturally in urine. Smaller stones are more likely to pass without medical interventions. In cases with pain associated with the passage of the stone, one may be prescribed diuretics and pain relievers.

Shock Wave Lithotripsy (SWL) is recommended for stones in the kidney and ureter. Shock waves are focused on to the stone by the aid of an X-rays or ultrasound to locate the stone. This causes the stone to break into small pieces that can pass out in the urine.

Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is the preferred treatment for large stones in the kidney. General anaesthesia is required to do a PCNL. PCNL involves making a small incision in the back or side of the patient, to pass a nephroscope into the kidney where the stone is located.

Microscopic instrument passed through the nephroscope break up the stone and the pieces are sucked out.

Ureteroscopy is performed for kidney stone treatment in the kidney and ureter. This involves threading a very small telescope, called an ureteroscope, into the bladder, through the ureter and into the kidney. This helps urologist see the stone without making an incision (cut). A small device grabs smaller stones and extracts the same, if a stone is too large, it can be broken into smaller pieces with a laser or other tools.

Kidney Stone Surgery

Open kidney stone operation, which involves a large incision to reach into the kidney and extract the stone, is obsolete and often the last resort, used in cases where all other processes cannot be used.

A biopsy of the stone after kidney stone removal is recommended for evaluating the cause of the kidney stone, to ensure the correct preventive treatment to avoid recurrence.

Just like diagnostic techniques to identify the location and size of kidney stones, minimally invasive procedures for kidney stones removal are improving. In many cases changing one’s diet and using medications can prevent stones from forming.  However, it is recommended one select a reputable clinic and doctor, to get the correct course of kidney stone treatment for comprehensive relief.

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Guide To Treatment for Kidney Stone

Treatment for kidney stones depends on the type of stone, the severity of the condition and the how long has the patient suffered from the symptoms. There are different treatments offered by reputable healthcare centres. Practitioners’ advice the best treatment for each case after a thorough evaluation of the reports and symptoms.

Natural Passage:

In the case of small stones, no treatment may be required and often patients have to wait for the stone to pass. A duration of four to six weeks of waiting is safe as long as the pain is tolerable without any signs of infection.

Administration of some medications also improves the chance of the stone passing. Pain medications may also be prescribed to help manage discomfort.

Surgical Treatment for Kidney Stones.

Cases in which a kidney stone removal surgery is performed are,

·         The stone fails to pass naturally.

·         Grave pain.

·         Infection.

·         Haematuria.

·         The stone affects kidney function.

The kidney stones may be left alone if they are not causing pain or infection. However, surgical removal of kidney stones is mandatory in cases of repeated infections in the urine or blockage of the urinary flow from the kidney.

Different procedures for kidney stones treatment:

Nowadays, kidney stone removal can be performed through small or no incisions (cuts), minor pain and minimal rest.

Treatment to remove kidney stones are,

Shock wave lithotripsy (SWL)

Shock waves are targeted on the stones, using an X-rays or ultrasound to locate it. Repeated shots of the shock waves on the stones generally cause the stone to break into small pieces, that can then pass out in the urine over a few weeks.

SWL is not as effective on hard stones, such as cysteine, calcium oxalate, and calcium phosphate stones.

This non-invasive treatment allows patients to go home the same day of the procedure. One can resume normal activities in two to three days.

Ureteroscopy (URS)

Ureteroscopy(URS) involves the passing of a very small telescope, called an ureteroscope, up the ureter and into the kidney.

The ureteroscope lets the urologist see and remove the stone without making an incision. If the stone is too large to remove in one piece, it is broken down into smaller pieces using various instruments.

The patient can go home the same day of the URS and can begin normal work in two to three days.

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL)

Percutaneous Lithotripsy (PCNL) is a kidney stone surgery best recommended for large stones in the kidney. Performed in a general anaesthesia, a PCNL involves making a half-inch incision in the back or side, to allow the passage of a rigid telescope into the centre of the kidney where the stone is located.

An instrument is passed via the nephroscope to break the stone and pull out the pieces. The ability to suction fragments makes PCNL the best treatment of kidney stones that are large.

After the procedure, a tube is typically left in the kidney to drain the urine into a bag outside of the body. This allows the drainage of urine. This tube may be attached overnight or a few days. This procedure requires overnight hospitalization and one can begin their normal activities in about one to two weeks.

Individuals with a history of stones may have recurring stones. To prevent the formation of the same, one must drink plenty of liquids, lower salt intake, limit coffee, tea consumption, and reduce the consumption of meat. 

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Opting for Heart Pacemakers for an Improved Quality Of Life

Heart Pacemaker:

 A heart pacemaker is a small, lightweight, battery operated device that is placed inside the chest (under the skin) and linked to the heart through intricate surgery. The device monitors the heart and its rhythm, and then send electrical impulses to regulate heartbeat when the heart is beating too slowly or irregularly.

 A pacemaker of heart may be used in cases of Heart Failure, as well as Tachycardia (when the heart beats too fast).

 Today, there are heart pacemakers that are small and weigh as little as 28 grams. They have the ability to store and record information of how and when electrical impulses are sent to the heart. It can also prevent minor heart attacks by regulating the heartbeat.

 Evaluating the Need for a Heart Pacemaker:

 A pacemaker for the heart is necessary in case the heart is damaged causing it to beat too irregularly, too slowly, too fast, or in cases of heart failure. The heart pacemaker is vital in such cases as a weak or irregular heart cannot pump the right amount of oxygen and blood to the brain and the other organs in the body. Resulting in damage to the vital organs in the body. One may also experience, lightheadedness, fainting spells, and constant fatigue due to lack of oxygenated blood. Functioning with a weak heart may also lead to heart attack and eventual death.

 Temporary and Permanent Heart Pacemakers

 Heart pacemakers can be implanted temporarily or permanently depending on the patient’s need and health risks.

 Temporary heart pacemakers are usually used in cases of emergencies and are used to tackle short-term problems. For example, slow heartbeats can be caused due to surgery, mild heart attacks, or medications. Hence, one is given a temporary heart pacemaker to regulate the heartbeat until the heart resumes functioning normally on its own after a while.

 Permanent heart pacemakers are used when there is too much damage to the heart or when a patient's heart and heartbeat needs constant monitoring and regulation.

 After Receiving a Heart Pacemaker:

 Receiving a heart pacemaker through a heart surgery can greatly improve a heart patient's quality of life. In addition to regular checkups and taking the prescribed medication, one can work and perform daily activities, under the consultation with one's doctor.

 When travelling by air, one needs a certificate, to present at security checks as metal detectors can damage and interfere with the device.

 A pacemaker can easily last anywhere from 5 years to 15 years, which is its average battery life, after which the generator is replaced. The procedure to change the pacemaker's battery is often simpler and requires less recovery time than the heart surgery to implant the pacemaker.

 Patients with heart pacemakers have no other impediment in their lives. In fact, without the symptoms of irregular heart rhythms pulling them down, one can resume regular activities and find easier to accomplish.

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