A male patient, born in 1990, first presented with a kidney stone when he was 10 years old, but the stone had passed spontaneously, and no further testing was done at that time. At the age of 20, he presented with a second episode of renal colic. Proteinuria and microscopic haematuria were also noticed, for which he was referred to a nephrologist. On examination, he was a lean young man with no...

Abstract Introduction Latest guidelines by the European Association of Urology and BAUS recommend all patients presenting with acute renal colic have basic biochemical evaluation including blood calcium, urate, white cell count, CRP, sodium, potassium, creatinine. Patients hypercalcaemia or hyperuricaemia are particularly at risk developing further stones, however compliance AE urology departme...

OBJECTIVE To examine the relative benefits and disadvantages of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and opioids for the management of acute renal colic. DATA SOURCES Cochrane Renal Group's specialised register, Cochrane central register of controlled trials, Medline, Embase, and reference lists of retrieved articles. REVIEW METHODS Randomised controlled trials comparing any opioi...

conclusions the antinociceptive properties of lidocaine are derived from multifaceted mechanisms, turning it into a medication that is safe to administer via different routes which makes it available for use in a variety of medical conditions. results our study revealed that lidocaine is broadly used in various therapeutic approaches for different types of pain, such as visceral/central pain, r...

OBJECTIVES Unenhanced computed tomography (CT) has become a standard imaging technique for uncomplicated renal colic in many countries. The appropriate timing of CT imaging has not been established, and guidelines recommend that this imaging be performed between 1 and 7 days of presentation. The primary objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of alternative diagnosis identified ...

PURPOSE Little is known about whether migrants retain the risk of urolithiasis seen in their indigenous populations. We sought to evaluate the risk of renal colic between different ethnic groups among a diverse population in London. MATERIALS AND METHODS Data on a cohort of 100 consecutive patients presenting to our emergency department with acute renal colic over a 6 month period was collect...

Renal colic can be a challenging cause of abdominal pain in the military population. This review highlights the management of renal colic in the Royal Navy's operational setting. It provides an overview of the diagnosis, treatment options and occupational health issues in the deployed (Role 1) and hospital environments (Role 2 and 3).