Nephrolithiasis

Treatment for kidney stones varies, depending on the type of stone, its size, its location and the cause. For small stones with minimal symptoms: Most small kidney stones won't require invasive treatment. You may be able to pass a small stone by: 1-Drinking water. 2-Pain relievers to relieve mild pain while passing a small stone that can cause some discomfort. 3-Alpha blockers, type of medications that relaxes the muscles in your ureter, helping you pass the kidney stone more quickly and with less pain. For large stones and those that cause symptoms, treatment options are: 1-Using sound waves to break up stones. 2-Surgery to remove very large stones in the kidney. 3-Parathyroid gland surgery if the cause of stones formation is an overactive parathyroid gland, as it can cause calcium phosphate stones.