Urology - Kidney Stones

After Treatment

Following treatment, it is recommended you drink well, 1.0 to 1.5 litres per day, to facilitate the passage of the stone fragments.  More may be necessary in summer months.   It is important not to get dehydrated.  Particles of stone should be collected if possible and given to the surgeon so they may be analysed.  This will assist in the management of preventing further calculus formation.

OBSERVE   for signs of urinary infection, such as frequency or burning when passing urine, offensive urine or fever.  Consult your general practitioner or urological surgeon.  A prescription for antibiotics may be given.  Please ensure that all medication is taken as prescribed.

OBSERVE  for signs of excessive loin pain, nausea, vomiting or fever.  These signs can signify a ureter (downpipe) blocked by passing stones.  Consult your general practitioner or Urological Surgeon if these problems occur.  Follow-up of your treatment is with your Urological Surgeon.  This may not necessarily be the surgeon who performed the procedure.  Further X-rays will be arranged before seeing him/her so that the result of treatment can be assessed.  You should be able to return to work after 1 to 3 days.