Renal colic 2136876 205028121 2008-04-11T23:35:41Z 129.100.196.90 /* Presentation */ {{Infobox_Disease | Name = {{PAGENAME}} | Image = | Caption = | DiseasesDB = 26026 | ICD10 = {{ICD10|N|23||n|20}} | ICD9 = {{ICD9|788.0}} | ICDO = | OMIM = | MedlinePlus = | eMedicineSubj = | eMedicineTopic = | MeshID = }} '''Renal colic''' is a type of [[pain]] commonly caused by [[kidney stones]]. ==Presentation== The pain typically begins in the [[kidney]] area or below it and radiates through the flank until it reaches the [[Urinary bladder|bladder]]. Colic is a misnomer because renal colic pain tends to remain constant, whereas colic implies pain that is somewhat intermittent and often comes in waves, such as in [[biliary colic]].<ref name="titleeMedicine - Nephrolithiasis: Acute Renal Colic : Article by Stephen W Leslie">{{cite web |url=http://www.emedicine.com/MED/topic3437.htm |title=eMedicine - Nephrolithiasis: Acute Renal Colic : Article by Stephen W Leslie |accessdate=2008-01-01 |format= |work=}}</ref> It may come in two varieties: dull and acute; the acute variation is particularly unpleasant and has been described as one of the strongest pain sensations felt by humans.<ref name="titleeMedicine - Nephrolithiasis: Acute Renal Colic : Article by Stephen W Leslie">{{cite web |url=http://www.emedicine.com/MED/topic3437.htm |title=eMedicine - Nephrolithiasis: Acute Renal Colic : Article by Stephen W Leslie |accessdate=2008-01-01 |format= |work=}}</ref> Depending on the type and sizes of the kidney stones moving through the urinal tract the pain may be stronger in the renal or bladder area or equally strong in both. ==Prognosis and treatment== Most small stones are passed spontaneously and only [[pain management]] is required. For this type of pain, strong [[non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug]]s ('''NSAID''') such as [[diclofenac]] may provide better pain relief than [[opiate]]s {{fact|date=January 2008}}. Lying down on the non-aching side and applying a hot bottle or towel to the area affected may help. If the pain is not too intense, a more speedy release of the stones may be achieved by walking. Larger stones may require intervention for their removal. ==See also== *[[Kidney stones]] ==References== {{reflist}} {{Nephrology}} {{Symptoms and signs}} [[Category:Symptoms]] [[Category:Urology]] [[Category:Nephrology]] [[de:Nierenkolik]] [[fa:قولنج کلیوی]] [[fr:Colique néphrétique]] [[pl:Kolka nerkowa]] [[pt:Cólica renal]]