What can b done to lessen kidney stone pain?

REMOVE stone, meds: Obviously when the kidney stone passes the pain will resolve. If the kidney stone is too large (>4mm) it is unlikely to pass on its own and referral to a urologist is in order. To help pass a kidney stone fluid hydration will help (er gives IV fluid bolus). I have found drinking 1-2 gatorades (full strength) acts as an IV bolus. Narcotic pain meds can help with the pain. Hope you are better!

Narcotics: Narcotics (opiates) are the mainstay for pain relief. Examples includes oxycodone, morphine and dilaudid. Additional choices such as tylenol can help. Alpha blockers such as Flomax or uroxatral (alfuzosin) can relax the ureters and assist in stone passage. Remember to drink fluids to produce 2+ liters of urine daily. If admitted, request a pca (patient controlled IV anesthesia pump).

Orthophosphoric acid: Orthophosphoric acid helps ease kidney stone pain dosage is 40mg (30drops) supplied by biotics as superphosphozyme.

Ureteral colic: The pain of ureteral colic is nearly unbearable. Narcotics only dull your perception of the pain. Urologist generally prefer to stop the ureteral spasm (source of pain). This is best accomplished with IV toradol (ketorolac). Narcotics are then given after stoping the spasm.