Treatment options

~Treatment varies, depending on the type of stone and the cause~

SMALL STONES WITH MINIMAL SYMPTOMS:

~Drinking water-as much as 2 to 3 quarts a day may help flush out

your urinary system

~Pain relievers- to relieve mild pain, your doctor may recommend

pain relievers such as ibuprofen( Advil, Mortin IB)

acetaminophen( Tylenol) , naproxen ( Aleve)

~Medical therapy- your doctor may give you a medication to pass

the kidney stone. Such as an alpha blocker which relaxes the

muscles in your ureter, to help pass the kidney stone quickly

less pain.