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=== Symptomatic treatment for renal colic === | === Symptomatic treatment for renal colic === | ||
An [[NSAID]] like ketorolac or diklofenac is the best first choice for renal colic. In addition to relieving pain they also decrease ureteral smooth muscle tone. Hydration, preferably intravenous, is important. A spamsolytic like [[butylscopolamine]] may be used as well. | An [[NSAID]] like ketorolac or diklofenac is the best first choice for renal colic. In addition to relieving pain they also decrease ureteral smooth muscle tone. Hydration, preferably intravenous, is important. A spamsolytic like [[butylscopolamine]] may be used as well. | ||
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=== Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) === | === Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) === | ||
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* For complex stones (staghorn calculi), or if other methods have failed | * For complex stones (staghorn calculi), or if other methods have failed | ||
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[[Category:Urology]] | [[Category:Urology]] | ||