Renal Stones

This condition is treated in the Urology clinic.

Pre-referral work-up

History

All referrals should comply to referral standards and include in particular:

• Pain site/frequency/intensity
• Onset of symptoms

Tests

• MSU (microscopy and culture)
• Serum Ca++, uric acid and phosphate
• X-ray renal tract
• CT kidneys/ureters/bladder (non-contrast)
• U&Es

Interim/GP management

To refer a patient with this condition, please see the Urology clinic page for the full referral process and templates.

Encourage hydration.

Advise patient about symptoms of systemic infection and of obstruction and when to seek help.

For more information please see the HealthPathways Tasmania website.

For recurrent renal stones consider referral to Nephrology Clinic

Clinic appointments

? Red location flags are clinical indicators of possible serious underlying conditions requiring further medical intervention. They may or may not indicate an emergency.

Emergency

Refer urgently to Emergency Department for the following:

? Poorly controlled renal/ureteric colic

? Obstructed kidney

If you, or someone else, are experiencing a serious and life-threatening injury or illness call triple zero (000) immediately or go to the nearest Emergency Department.

Learn more about when to access emergency care and non-emergency care options if the injury or illness is not serious or life-threatening.

Availability

North

Launceston General Hospital
Level 3 - Specialist Clinics

Phone: 1300 977 694
Fax: 03 6777 5227

North West

Mersey Community Hospital
Phone: 1800 636 455

South

Liverpool Clinics (Level 7)
Phone: 03 6166 0000
Fax: 03 6234 9941