Question 1

will a heating pad give any relief for kidney stone pain

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It can but careful!: Heat can relieve the pain; have to be careful as it can cause burns. It may also cause some chronic changes in the skin if used for a long time. It is better to get treated.

Question 2

can i use a heating pad for a kidney stone?

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You can: But it will not work.  The stone blocks and the  smoothe muscles in the ureter work overtime to push it forward, and that sounds out alarm signals big time causing nausea, vomiting sweating and pain.  The heating pad solves none of the cause or even any of the aftermath. Go to the er.

Question 3

is it normal after an kidney stone removal operation the feeling of dizziness, shivers?

Accepted Answer

: No it is not normal. You should consult your doctor as an in-person evaluation is warranted. 
Drink enough water daily so that your urine is mostly colorless to prevent reformation of stones.

Question 4

how quickly after kidney stone removal, will i feel relief from the pain?

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Where &amp; how: If the stone was in the ureter &amp; removed through the urethra you will have discomfort for a day or 2 in the urine channel.The pain in the flank would be gone.If a stent was left you will have some irritation in the urethra,especially if it has a thread to pull it out later. I hope this helps.

Question 5

how much time does kidney stone removal surgery take?

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Depends...: The procedure time for kidney stone removal widely varies depending on the size, density, &amp; number of stone(s) and how the stone(s) will be removed, such as ESWL with/without stent, percutaneous, or through urethra, ureter, to the kidney. So, it can be as short as 1-2 hours or as long as 3-4-5 hours. Generally speaking, such procedures are safe under experienced hands, and may require 2-3 entries.

Question 6

how do they remove a stent placed after kidney stone removal surgery?

Accepted Answer

Two ways: If the stent is left with a long "string" if intended to be short term, this can be grasped and pulled out easily. If there is no visible string, an office procedure to retrieve it with a flexible fiberoptic scope (cystoscopy) is a rapid and relatively painless method to remove the stent.

Question 7

how long should a patient obstain from sex after a lithotripsy kidney stone removal?

Accepted Answer

Soon: You can resume sexual activity as soon as you feel comfortable and are pain free. That should be next day for most people. You may get some colicky pain if large fragments of stone are passing. Your partner will understand that you won't feel let sex if and when you are in pain.

Question 8

when does bleeding stop after kidney stone removal from rt. uterer- on average while drinking liquids. pain issues?

Accepted Answer

See below: Usually a few days, but if you have a ureteral stent in place, you may see bleeding for as long as the stent is present.  Be sure to drink plenty of fluids to keep your system flushed out.

Question 9

can i masturbate after lazer kidney stone removal and stent placed in ureter.?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, you can.
Those 2 systems (urinary and genital tracts) only share the urethra.

Question 10

what can i do to avoid an unnecessary kidney stone removal?

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See answer: Stone size predicts chance of spontaneous passage. There is some evidence that Alpha blockers can facilitate passage of ureteral stones close to the bladder, but a rule of thumb is that 5 mm stones are 50% likely to pass with probability increasing or decreasing from there depending on size. Reducing sodium and animal protein intake along with increasing fluid intake can help prevent future stones.

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