Does tamsulosin help with kidney stones?
I have a kidney stone that's giving me a lot of pain. My doctor recommended Tamsulosin, so I want to know how it actually helps with kidney stones.
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4 months ago
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Yes, it is highly effective. My doctor explained that Tamsulosin relaxes the smooth muscles of the ureter. This clinical relaxation allows the stone to pass through much faster and with significantly less pain, especially if the stone size is under 6mm.
4 months ago
It absolutely helps. When my brother had a stone, the doctor gave this tablet and told him to drink at least 3-4 liters of water daily. The combination of the medicine relaxing the tube and the water pressure is what finally flushes the stone out.
4 months ago
I panicked like crazy when I had my first kidney stone attack, the pain was unbearable! But once the doctor put me on Tamsulosin, the stone slipped out in the urine within 4 days without me even realizing it. It really helps, just keep drinking water.
4 months ago
It helps relax the inner channels so the stone can move out naturally. Along with this medicine, practicing gentle deep breathing and drinking warm water throughout the day will help keep your body relaxed and ease the painful spasms.
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4 months ago
It is the standard treatment most urologists prescribe for small stones. It doesn't dissolve the stone, but it prevents the intense blocking pain while the stone is traveling down. Just make sure you follow the fluid intake guidelines your doctor gave.
4 months ago
Yes, it helps a lot by widening the urinary passage, making it much easier to pass the stone.