Yes: See a urologist. Shockwave lithotripsy can be done to shatter an obstructing stone so you pass the sediment. You still need antibiotics for the infection and pain medicine.
Answered 11/6/2014
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Yes: See your urologist for immediate management which may include a procedure to place a ureteral stent (tube helping to drain the kidney if blocking stone). All depends on labs (blood urine tests) and signs of infection. This becomes emergent if you have severe pain, nausea, vomiting, fever (>100.4 degrees f), or if you are diabetic. Later treatment includes using camera and/or shock waves.
Answered 4/24/2015
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See your doctor: And will likely need a referral to an urologist, depending on stone size and how long it has been a problem. Smaller stones (5 mm or less) generally pass on their own. You need to drink a lot of water and get proper pain control. If the stone is bigger, you need more aggressive treatment to possibly include ureter stent placement and/or lithotripsy to pulverize the stone.
Answered 11/6/2014
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Yes: It depends on the size and location of the stone. The urologist can use procedure to remove it. Please go to see a urologist.
Answered 7/7/2015
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