Kidney stones or nephrolithiasis is a common condition that affects 5% to 15% of the total global population. Acute renal colic is defined as the pain associated with nephrolithiasis. The worldwide incidence of nephrolithiasis is close to 7-10% per year.
The management of renal stones is carried out by an interprofessional team comprising an emergency department physician, nephrologist, radiologist, urologist, and primary care provider. Here are a few case-based scenarios for you to test your knowledge on the diagnosis and management of acute renal colic. Source : BMC
