Re: Stone in Kindney = whay kind of symtoms(symptoms)?

Posted By HFHS M.D.-MS on June 29, 1998 at 06:09:46:

In Reply to: Stone in Kindney = whay kind of symtoms (symptoms)? posted by Mark on June 24, 1998 at 23:26:25:






A stone, 4.5mm, is located in my left kidney.
What symtoms (symptoms) should/could there be?
Mark
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Dear Mark
Thank you for your questions.
Some patients bowels slow down ( ileus ) when they are on large doses of narcotics or they are in pain from the passing stone. This is the only reason I can think of to explain intermittent bloating during kidney stone passage.   An ultrasound is fairly sensitive test to look for dilation of the kidney which suggest there is a stone in the ureter below.  The ureter itself is not visualized well with an ultrasound and if the stone was not causing a significant blockage of the ureter the ultrasound may miss the stone.  An IVP, intravenous pyelogram, is a better test if you are not allergic to the medication.  An IVP is an x-ray that uses contrast/ dye to outline the kidneys ureter and bladder.  Also sometimes the stone in the kidney can cause pain without obstruction being demonstrated with an X-ray. In this case we offer patients surgical treatment for the stone but do not guarantee the pain will get better but it is worth a shot.  
Urine from the other kidney should continue to be produced at an accelerated rate because the other kidney is blocked. You may only have one functioning kidney.  Blockage of this is a  very serious condition.  You need to seek medical attention immediately. Frequent urination in small amounts is not the same as no urine production.    
More individualized care is available at the Henry Ford Hospital and its urban campuses by calling  (1-800 653-6568). We can also arrange local accommodations through this number if this is your need. Please bring any physicians notes and lab test results that you  may be able to obtain. These will help us greatly.

This information is provided for general medical education purposes only.  Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition.
Sincerely;
HFHS-M.D. MS
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