What Are Kidney Stones?
10. Treatment
The treatment for kidney stones depends on a number of factors. In many cases, the patient will be asked to drink a lot of water to help prevent the stones from getting worse, and/or new ones from developing. Pain killers will also likely be prescribed to help relieve the patient of some of their discomfort.
Medication may also be provided that will help the stones pass out more easily. In the more severe cases, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy may be used. This is a technique that uses sound waves to help break the stones up. Surgery may also be deemed necessary if the stones are posing a threat.
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