If oral intake is inadequate, intravenous fluids may be required. Severe pain may require narcotic analgesics. If the stone is not passed spontaneously, surgical removal of the stone may be required. Lithotripsy may be an alternative to surgery. Dietary modification may be needed to reduce the recurrence of some types of stones.
Kidney stones are painful but usually are excreted without causing permanent damage.
They tend to recur, especially if the underlying cause is not found and treated. Call your health care provider if symptoms indicate a kidney stone may be present. Also call if symptoms of kidney stone recur, urination becomes painful, urine output decreases, or other new symptoms develop. The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions.