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- Title
Kidney stone disease: an update on its management in primary care.
- Authors
Wilcox, Christopher R; Whitehurst, Lily A; Cook, Paul; Somani, Bhaskar K
- Abstract
The incidence of kidney stone disease (urolithiasis) is rising, with a lifetime risk of 10-15%, and a recurrence rate of 50% within 10 years.[1] Associated complications include significant pain secondary to renal colic, urinary tract infection (UTI) and urosepsis, and chronic kidney disease. There are various options for treating elective patients with renal stones,[2] SP , sp [4] and the decision is based on multiple factors including: patient preference; location and size of the stone; comorbidities; and solitary kidney. Patients can be reassured unless symptoms are severe and/or persistent, or associated with systemic symptoms, urinary retention, or positive urine culture; in which case UTI or stent migration/misplacement should be suspected.
- Subjects
KIDNEY stones; RENAL colic; KIDNEY diseases; URETERIC obstruction; DISEASE management; PRIMARY care; KIDNEY stones diagnosis; PRIMARY health care; DISEASE complications
- Publication
British Journal of General Practice, 2020, Vol 70, Issue 693, p205
- ISSN
0960-1643
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.3399/bjgp20X709277