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Investigation of recurrent stones and targeted strategies to reduce the risk of further episodes.
Kidney stones form when substances in the urine crystallise. For people with recurrent stones, a nephrology assessment focuses on identifying contributing metabolic factors and developing an individual prevention plan.
01 / Assessment
The assessment considers previous stone episodes, imaging, stone composition, diet, fluid intake, medicines and family history. Selected blood and urine tests can help identify factors contributing to stone formation.
02 / Management
Prevention is guided by stone type and investigation results. Advice on fluid intake, diet and any preventive medicines is individualised. Stones requiring removal or relief of an obstruction are managed in collaboration with urology.
03 / Referral
Consider specialist review for recurrent stones, an underlying metabolic concern or difficulty establishing an effective prevention strategy. Fever with stone pain, inability to pass urine or uncontrolled pain needs urgent assessment.
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Clarifying the cause and significance of persistent protein or albumin in the urine.
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A structured review of difficult-to-control blood pressure and potential contributing causes.
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Specialist assessment and ongoing care for inflammatory conditions affecting the kidney filters.
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