Overview
Urolithiasis is a painful urologic disorder due the formation of urinary stones in the kidney, bladder and/or urethra.
The hallmark of of obstruction in the ureter and renal pelvis is the sudden onset of excruciating, intermittent pain that radiates from the flank to the groin or to the genital area and inner thigh. While lower urinary tract symptoms associated with urolithiasis include urgency, frequency, urge incontinence, dysuria, and hematuria (gross or microscopic).
For pain during acute episodes of renal colic, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are recommended for treatment.
Medical expulsive therapy is recommended if active stone removal is not indicated. It increases stone expulsion rate of steinstrasse and reduces the requirement for endoscopic intervention.
For further information regarding the management of Urolithiasis, please refer to Disease Algorithm for the Treatment Guideline.
