Question 1

staghorn kidney stone removal?

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Kidney stone: Save a kidney, you have two and it would be nice to keep both of them working.

Question 2

caldium oxsalte. kidney stone removal?

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Kidney stones: Treatment options for calcium oxylate stones are dictated by the size, location and density of the stone.  Eswl (shock wave lithotripsy) is often effective for small to moderate size stones in the kidney or upper ureter.  Large stones in the kidney may require pcnl (keyhole surgery with scope through the back).  Stones in the lower ureter often require ureteroscopic extraction.

Question 3

how can i avoid a kidney stone removal?

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By passing the stone: If the stone is 5 mm, you might have a 50 percent chance of passing it spontaneously, with the percentage chance higher or lower depending on stone size. Prevention is the best way to avoid this! more fluids, less sodium and animal protein are good ways to reduce risk, with other possible methods depending on your situation.

Question 4

kidney stone removal - what are my options?

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It depends: Stenting for temproary relief of pain and obstruction

extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy - stones less than 2 cm

ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy - stones in ureter or kidney

percutaneous nephrolithotomy - stones > 2cm or 10-15mm in lower pole. Inpatient procedure often combined with one or both of the above procedures over the course of several days.

Question 5

can you tell me is kidney stone removal hurtful?

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Yes it can be painfu: Most kidney stones 5mm or less will pass on its own but it is always painful as they pass through the ureters into bladder and than from bladder through urethra
larger stones may or may not pass and have to be either broken down by lithodystrophy or surgery
kidney stones are painful and till these are passed or removed you need strong pain meds.

Question 6

will my kidney hurt after a kidney stone removal?

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Kidney stones: For a short time to allow healing.

Question 7

how much does it cost for a kidney stone removal ?

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Variable: Where is the stone? Hospitalization? Insurance coverage? Best bet is to consult with a local urologist.

Question 8

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.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: kidney stone removal?

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Stone: Kidney stone removal can be performed with shock wave lithotripsy ureteroscopic extraction with laser or basket.

Question 10

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.

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