If you are reading this article then you are probably searching for information on the kidney stones treatments that are currently available.
If you are currently suffering from this condition then you will already be aware of the pain and discomfort that this condition causes.
However the good news is that there are a variety of treatment options available, the treatment will usually depend on the size of the stone.
This condition effects people who are fit and generally lead a healthy lifestyle, your doctor would usually take an X-ray to establish the size of the stone, the doctor may also give you some painkillers to temporarily reduce the pain.
Some kidney stones treatments may involve you giving a sample of blood and urine which would then be sent away for analysis.
For those people who are unfortunate enough to have a large stone around their kidneys, then they may be offered the option of surgery.
The surgery will come in a variety of different forms, one method involves sending shock waves into the kidneys in an attempt to break up the stone so it can be passed through the body.
The other method of surgery involves actually opening up an area either in your back or around your lower abdominal area and the surgeon would then physically remove the stone itself.
As with any other method of surgery, these methods do involve significant risks and side effects.
For some other people natural treatments are preferred.
Natural home remedies are usually much cheaper than surgery and also there are very little side effects.