Drinking water. Drinking as much as 2 to 3 quarts a day may help flush out your urinary system. Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, drink enough fluid mostly water — not vodka or moonshine
....to produce clear or nearly clear urine.
Using sound waves to break up stones. For certain kidney stones — depending on size and location — your doctor may recommend a procedure called extracorporeal? shock wave lithotripsy?. SWL uses sound waves to create strong vibrations that break the stones into tiny pieces that can be passed in your urine. The procedure lasts about 45 to 60 minutes and can cause moderate pain, so you may be under sedation or light anesthesia to make you comfortable
. SWL can cause blood in the urine, bruising on the back or abdomen, bleeding around the kidney and other adjacent organs, and discomfort as the stone fragments pass through the urinary tract.
My mother had it as well ......Most attacks of pancreatitis need treatment in the hospital. Your doctor will give you pain medicine and fluids through a vein (IV) until the pain and swelling go away.
Fluids and air build up in your stomach when you have problems with your pancreas. The buildup can cause severe vomiting. If buildup occurs, your doctor might place a tube through your nose and into your stomach to remove the extra fluids and air. This will help make the pancreas less active and swollen.
Although most people get better after an attack of pancreatitis, problems will occur. Problems include cysts, infection, and/or death of tissue in the pancreas.
You might need surgery to remove your gallbladder or the part of the pancreas that you damaged.
If your pancreas has been severely damaged, you may need to take insulin to help your body control blood sugar. You also may need to take
pancreatic enzyme pills to help your body digest fat and protein.
If you have
chronic pancreatitis, you will need to follow a
low-fat diet and
stop drinking alcohol. You may also take medicine to manage your pain. Making changes like these may seem hard. But with planning, talking with your doctor, and getting support from family and friends, these changes are possible.