2022年6月3日 · Treatment. Treatment for kidney stones varies, depending on the type of stone and the cause. Small stones with minimal symptoms. Most small kidney stones won't require invasive treatment. You may be able to pass a small stone by: Drinking water.

2022年6月3日 · Kidney stones (also called renal calculi, nephrolithiasis or urolithiasis) are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside your kidneys. Diet, excess body weight, some medical conditions, and certain supplements and medications are among the many causes of kidney stones.

2022年6月3日 · Mayo Clinic uses the latest technology to treat kidney stones, including minimally invasive techniques performed using small incisions or natural openings. Mayo urologists have extensive experience in performing percutaneous nephrolithotomy — a surgical procedure to remove large kidney stones.

2023年10月11日 · You may reduce your risk of kidney stones if you: Drink water throughout the day. People with a history of kidney stones should drink enough fluids to pass about 80 oz (2.5 liters) of urine every day. This is the most effective therapy available to …

2021年9月24日 · For bladder stones, some basic questions to ask include: Is it possible my bladder stones could pass without treatment? If not, do they need to be removed, and what's the best method? What are the risks of the treatment you're proposing? What will happen if the stones aren't removed? Is there any medication I can take to eliminate bladder stones?

2024年11月19日 · Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (per-kyoo-TAYN-ee-uhs NEF-roe-lih-THOT-uh-me) is a procedure used to remove kidney stones from the body when they can't pass on their own. "Percutaneous" means through the skin.

2024年5月7日 · However, kidney stones that are too large to pass on their own or cause bleeding, kidney damage or ongoing urinary tract infections may require surgical treatment. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Aaron Potretzke, a Mayo Clinic urologist, explains some of the different surgical options for removing kidney stones. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute

2022年6月3日 · Mayo Clinic has long been at the forefront of the search for better ways to diagnose and treat kidney stones. Mayo Clinic urologists and nephrologists conduct clinical trials to help evaluate and refine new technologies.

2024年11月6日 · Treatment for hydronephrosis depends on its cause and how bad the symptoms are. The goal of treatment is to ease kidney swelling and prevent kidney damage. You may need medicine, a process to drain urine or surgery.

If your kidneys become severely damaged, you might need treatment for end-stage kidney disease. Treating the cause. Your doctor will work to slow or control the cause of your kidney disease. Treatment options vary depending on the cause.