Nierensteine: Mit einfachen Untersuchungen erkennbar

Nephrolithiasis, or kidney stones, is a common urological condition characterized by the formation of calculi in the urinary tract, leading to symptoms like severe flank pain, hematuria, and sometimes urinary tract infections. The diagnostic workup begins with a detailed patient history and physical examination. Key diagnostic steps include a urine analysis to detect infection or hematuria and a blood test to assess kidney function and inflammatory markers. Ultrasound is often the first imaging choice due to its accessibility and safety, though non-contrast CT is more definitive. Early diagnosis and referral to…