urology
Renal Colic and Ureteric Stones
CT KUB, stone size decision, and medical expulsive therapy for renal colic
Source: EAU 2023 / NICE CG160
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Renal Colic
Severe colicky flank/loin pain radiating to groin. Haematuria (90%). Nausea/vomiting. CTKU (non-contrast) is investigation of choice.
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Drugs
- Diclofenac · NSAID — Renal / Ureteric Colic
- Morphine · Opioid Analgesic — Severe Ureteric Colic / Post-Operative Pain
- Anethol with Borneol, Camphene, Cineole, Fenchone and Pinene · Terpene Mixture (Urolithiasis / Renal Colic)
- Estradiol (HRT — Hormone Replacement Therapy) · Oestrogen Replacement Therapy
- Allopurinol · Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor — Urate-lowering Therapy
- Febuxostat · Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor — Urate-lowering Therapy
Decision support only. Always apply local guidelines and clinical judgement.