Treatment trends for left ureteric calculus (Nephrolithiasis) in Department of Urology, a case study

Background: Nephrolithiasis is the formation of hard, crystalline mineral that originates in the kidney which may descends in the urinary tract.  Objective: Objective of this study is to describe the management of left ureteric calculus in hospital setting. Setting: Department of Urology in Amina...

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Main Authors: Faiza Naeem, Amer Hayat Khan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Fundación Pharmaceutical Care España 2024-11-01
Series:Pharmaceutical Care España
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Online Access:https://pharmcareesp.com/index.php/PharmaCARE/article/view/856
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Summary:Background: Nephrolithiasis is the formation of hard, crystalline mineral that originates in the kidney which may descends in the urinary tract.  Objective: Objective of this study is to describe the management of left ureteric calculus in hospital setting. Setting: Department of Urology in Amina Hospital Cantt, Sialkot, Pakistan.  Method: In this case study, referred patient of 50 years old male is suffering from nephrolithiasis having hematuria along with hypertension. Main outcome measure: Lumbar pain and burning micturation of patient was relieved after the use of diclofenac sodium and citrosoda respectively. Also, the stone removal was done by tamsulosin.  Result: Flank pain was treated by pharmacological therapy as well as by dietary modifications to improve hydration by increasing water intake which finally stabilizes the patient.  Conclusion: Tamsulosin and ciprofloxacin along with citro-soda is an effective therapy for treating left lumbar pain radiating to groin area due to nephrolithiasis.
ISSN:1139-6202
2794-1140