Patient's question:
These past few days, I have been feeling lower back pain and discomfort in my waist. I initially thought it was my period approaching, but my period has not arrived yet. So, I went to the hospital for a thorough check-up to find out what was going on. The doctor said this is kidney stone-related lower back pain. What should I do about kidney stone-related lower back pain? Do I need surgery?Doctor's answer:
Hydronephrosis is caused by various different reasons that prevent the kidneys from excreting water, leading to its accumulation inside the kidneys. Therefore, it is necessary to go to the hospital for a thorough examination to identify the cause of the hydronephrosis and treat the primary disease. Early surgical treatment for hydronephrosis can be attempted to strive for a greater and more complete recovery of kidney function. If the hydronephrosis is very severe and the kidney function is severely damaged, the removal of the affected kidney should be considered. Hydronephrosis manifests as aching pain in the waist and sometimes a palpable mass in the abdomen. Patients should pay attention to rest and avoid fatigue and infection.