What should I do if I still have pain after receiving a painkiller injection for kidney stones?
May 13, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Li Mingchuan
Introduction
If the location of the patient's low back pain can be confirmed, local spasms may be relieved through manual pressure to alleviate symptoms. Patients may also follow medical advice to use M-cholinergic receptor blockers such as progesterone injection or atropine sulfate injection for treatment. If conservative treatment fails, surgical interventions such as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy or percutaneous nephrolithotomy may be performed.
In general, if a patient with kidney stones still experiences pain after receiving a pain-relief injection, treatments such as physical therapy, medication, or surgical intervention may be considered. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. Physical Therapy
Kidney stones may be associated with metabolic abnormalities, urinary tract obstruction, infection, and other factors, and are mainly characterized by symptoms such as flank pain and hematuria. If the exact location of the patient's flank pain can be identified, applying pressure to that area may help relieve local spasms and thus alleviate symptoms.
2. Medication
If pain persists despite administration of a pain-relief injection, this may indicate a more severe condition. Under medical guidance, patients may use medications such as progesterone injection or atropine sulfate injection—both M-cholinergic receptor blockers—to manage symptoms.
3. Surgical Treatment
If conservative treatments prove ineffective, patients should visit a正规 hospital for procedures such as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) or percutaneous nephrolithotomy.
In addition, patients should ensure adequate rest and drink plenty of water in daily life. It is recommended that patients promptly seek medical care and, under a doctor’s guidance, choose an appropriate treatment method.
