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Objective: To assess the evidence-based literature supporting the use of traditional Chinese medicine Kampo herbal and Acupuncture in stone disease management. Materials and Methods: Four of the most ...

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My firstborn had colic, and it was bad. I remember laughing at the “Rule of Threes” criteria—three hours a day, three days a week, for at least three weeks. Try 10 hours a day of red-faced screaming, ...

Background The pain of renal colic, mediated in part by ureteral spasm and inflammation, is often severe and difficult to control. Salbutamol has been shown to cause ureteral relaxation, but its ...

A brief systematic review was conducted to assess the effectiveness of erector spinae plane block (ESPB) as an analgesic option for adults attending the emergency department with renal colic. MEDLINE ...

Diarrhea is not a symptom commonly associated with kidney stones, although it has been known to occur on occasion, particularly in children. However, because diarrhea can cause chronic dehydration, it ...

Background: Perinephric fluid is commonly identified in patients with renal colic and urolithiasis, especially in cases associated with hydronephrosis. However, its clinical relevance, particularly ...

Renal insufficiency refers to a state in which the kidneys are not functioning at their full capacity. This condition may be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term) and indicates a decline in kidney ...

Background: Renal colic is characterized by severe pain that is highly disabling. Gabapentin, an antiepileptic medication, is often recommended as a first-line therapy for neuropathic pain. However, ...

ABSTRACT: Background: Ureteral stones are the most common leading cause of acute flank pain. This study aimed to identify sociodemographic and clinical variables predicting spontaneous ureteral stone ...

Researchers conducted a prospective, double-blind, randomized clinical trial from November 2022 to August 2023 that enrolled 840 adults (aged 18 to 65 years) with suspected acute renal colic and a ...