Urolithiasis Quiz
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Pain in the lower back worsens when standing up
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is urolithiasis?
A condition in which kidney stones form and fall into the ureter (urine tubes connecting the kidneys and bladder). Small stones may pass on their own, but larger stones may need to be removed by procedures or surgery.
Symptoms of urolithiasis
Stomach pain or tummy ache in a specific place
Low back pain
Back pain
Symptoms started with back pain on one side only
Abdominal pain
Nausea or vomiting
History of urinary stones
Questions your doctor may ask to check for urolithiasis
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose urolithiasis
Do you have abdominal (stomach) pain in any particular location?
Do you have pain in the lumbar back?
Do you have back pain?
Was pain on one side of your lower back your first symptom?
Do you have abdominal pain (stomach ache)?
Treatment for urolithiasis
Treatment depends on the size of the stone. A small stone may pass on its own - patients are asked to drink more water and take painkillers in the meantime. Larger stones may need procedures like shockwave therapy, which breaks down a large stone into smaller pieces that are easily passed. Finally, surgery may be needed to remove the stone or for a tube to be inserted, bypassing the stone.
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