Renal colic is the first characteristic symptom of nephrolithiasis. An attack of renal colic causes one of the most severe pains that cannot be relieved by traditional painkillers. What are the causes of renal colic? How to recognize its symptoms? How is her treated? How do I prevent another seizure?

Renal colicoccurs when there is a sudden increase in pressure in the upper urinary tract, caused by residual and rising urine. This condition is a consequence of obstruction of the ureter byurinary stone .

Renal colic - symptoms

The symptom of renal colic is sudden, very severe, sharp pain. It is located in the area of ​​the (lumbar) kidney, from where it radiates downwards towards the bladder, urethra and outer thigh. The accompanying symptoms are:

  • painful urge to urinate
  • need to urinate very often ( although in small amounts) - pollakiuria
  • nausea and vomiting
  • abdominal gas

In the case of prolonged blockage of urine outflow, if there is co-infection and inflammation in the urinary tract, there may also be an increase in blood pressure and fever.

Renal colic - first aid, diagnosis and treatment

In the case of a kidney colic attack, take painkillers and diastolic drugs that will help to expel the deposit, and apply an electric pillow or a hot water bottle to the sore kidney. You should also try to walk to allow the stone to travel down the ureter into your bladder.

In the case of an attack of renal colic, the doctor should order a urine test and an X-ray of the urinary system. The goal of treatment is to prevent new stones from forming and preventing existing ones from growing in. When the colic clears up spontaneously (the patient removes the residual plaque), treatment is not necessary. It should be noted, however, that the excretion of kidney stones is a very painful process.

If the patient is struggling with stones that are not able to resolve spontaneously, and where there is an infection, surgery may be necessary.

Renal colic - can it be prevented?

In order to prevent recurrence of renal colic, follow the rules of the diet with kidney stones - consume at least 2 liters of fluids a day, mainly in the form of mineral water, limit the consumption of productsrich in s alt, oxalates and phosphates.

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Urology and Nephrology