what is nephrolithiasis and how is it treated
Treatments for Nephrolithiasis (Kidney stones) include: 1  No treatment - in mild cases; some kidney stones pass naturally in urine. 2  Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) 3  Surgery Percutaneous nephrolithotomy. Ureteroscopic Stone Removal.
Practice Essentials. Nephrolithiasis specifically refers to calculi in the kidneys, but renal calculi and ureteral calculi (ureterolithiasis) are often discussed in conjunction. The majority of renal calculi contain calcium. The pain generated by renal colic is primarily caused by dilation, stretching, and spasm because of the acute ureteral obstruction.