Renal colic

Aust Fam Physician. 1984 Jun;13(6):399-401.

Abstract

The most common and overt manifestation of a ureteric calculus is renal colic. This paper discusses its clinical presentation and diagnostic difficulties and follows the management of the patient until the stone is passed or retrieved surgically; it does not address the overall picture of renal calculous disease. The role of subsequent metabolic investigation is outlined.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Colic / etiology
  • Colic / therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Kidney Diseases / etiology
  • Kidney Diseases / therapy*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Recurrence
  • Ureteral Calculi / complications
  • Ureteral Calculi / prevention & control
  • Ureteral Calculi / surgery
  • Ureteral Calculi / therapy