Renal stones

Question 1

Pain relief in renal stones?

Answer 1

Diclofenac 75mg IM or 100mg PR

Question 2

Proportion of renal stones which are radio-opaque?

Answer 2

90%

Question 3

Autosomal recessive condition predisposing to formation of calcium oxalate stones?

Answer 3

Hyperoxaluria (primary)

Question 4

Type of stone associated with proteus infection?

Answer 4

Staghorn/triple phosphate

Question 5

Commonest aminoaciduria, presenting with stones at age 10-30?

Answer 5

Cystinuria

Question 6

General advice for renal stones?

Answer 6

Ensure adequate fluid intake especially in hot weather; reduce animal protein intake; reduce salt intake; increase fruit and veg in diet