Treatment depends on the size and location of the kidney stone.
Treatment may include: For small kidney stones, having your
child drink plenty of water will help her body pass the stone in
the urine. The doctor may provide a special cup to catch the
stone when it passes so that it can be analyzed. If your child
is having a hard time keeping fluids down, she may need to be
hospitalized to receive fluids in her vein. The doctor may also
give your child pain medicine and antibiotics until the stone
passes. Surgery may be needed if the stone is: - Very large or
growing larger - Causing bleeding or damage to the kidney -
Causing infection - Blocking the flow of urine - Unable to pass
on its own Types of surgery include: - Stent placement—used to
allow urine to pass Ureteroscopy and stone basketing or laser
lithotripsy—camera is used to locate the stone - Stone
basketing—A tiny basket is used to remove the stone. - Laser
lithotripsy—The stone is broken into smaller pieces with a laser
if it is too large to remove.