Kidney Stones

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You have been diagnosed with a ureteral obstruction. This is usually from a piece of a kidney stone that breaks off and tries to pass through the tube that connects the kidney to the bladder. The ureter is a small, but long tube that connects these. Usually the blockage is only partial, and usually results in just pain. However, sometimes a complete obstruction is caused and this can result in urine back up into the kidneys. This condition of fluid back up is called hydronephrosis, and can cause kidney damage. Sometimes you can also have an infection in the urinary tract, and this because and emergency if the infection occurs when there is also a stone blocking the tube.

You need to avoid activity that causes you pain.

You need to drink plenty of non-alcoholic fluids, as long as your physician doesn't have you on limited fluid intake for other health reasons. Sometimes, kidney stones are caused by certain foods. You should consult you physician for a list of foods that can cause an increase in stone formation.

Kidney Stone Diet Restrictions. Most kidney stones ( approximately 90% ) are composed of calcium oxalate. People prone to forming calcium oxalate stones may be asked by their doctor to cut back on certain foods on this list. Diet restrictions for those with kidney stone formation may help avoid repeat episodes of renal colic, or ureterolithiasis which is a painful condition that occurs when a kidney stone gets stuck in the tube that leads from the kidney to the bladder.

Beets

Chocolate

Coffee

Cola

Nuts

Rhubarb

Spinach

Strawberries

Tea

Wheat bran

apples

asparagus

beer

broccoli

Some cheeses

cola drinks

collards

Swiss chard

turnips

These foods can be eaten in limited amounts. Moderation is the key to avoiding excesses that lead to diseases and medical conditions. Consult you physician regarding how you can approach eating these items

TREATMENT: Larger stones may require surgery or lithotripsy for removal. Hospitalization treatment may be required if you have uncontrolled pain, urinary infection, or severe blockage. Strain all of your urine through a filter until your stone passes. Save any stones found.

Return to the Emergency Department or call your private physician for:

1. Pain that is not relieved by prescription pain medication.

2. Nausea and vomiting.

3. Fever over 101 F.

4. Unable to urinate normally.

5. Stinging or burning on urination.

6. Frequent urge to urinate.

7. New unexplained symptoms.