“Is surgery really needed for kidney stones?”
My son has kidney stones that are, apparently, too large to pass. He's in so much pain and I'm not sure how I can really help him. I can't watch it any more. Is surgery really necessary for this?
3 Answers
He can try lithotripsy. If that fails, then surgery is his only recourse.
If the stones are large, then the only thing to do is brake them up or remove them. Kidney stones are very painful and can cause a lot of trouble if not taken care of.
I wish you well,
Oledochouse
I wish you well,
Oledochouse
Hi,
Make sure that your son is checked for HYPERPARATHYROIDSM. He needs to check his serum calcium and PTH (parathormone) level. This will indicate why he is forming stones at a young age. IF the stones are too large to pass, then the stones can be "shattered" with ultrasound and flushed. If the stones are stuck in the kidney calyx system, operative intervention will be needed. Diet counseling will also be needed.
Make sure that your son is checked for HYPERPARATHYROIDSM. He needs to check his serum calcium and PTH (parathormone) level. This will indicate why he is forming stones at a young age. IF the stones are too large to pass, then the stones can be "shattered" with ultrasound and flushed. If the stones are stuck in the kidney calyx system, operative intervention will be needed. Diet counseling will also be needed.
