Nephrolithiasis (Kidney Stones)

Overview

Nephrolithiasis is formation of stones in the kidney or urinary tract.

Symptoms

• •Flank pain
• •Hematuria
• •Nausea
• •Dysuria

Stages

Diagnosis

• ✓Non-contrast CT
• ✓Ultrasound
• ✓KUB X-ray
• ✓Stone analysis

Treatments

• →Hydration
• →Analgesics
• →ESWL
• →Ureteroscopy

Risk Factors