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Cystine Stone Disease - Cystinuria

Treatment & Monitoring

What are the treatments for the disease?

The goals of treatment for cystinuria are primarily pain relief and prevention of kidney stones. Recommendations may include:

pain medications

drinking large amounts of water to dilute the cystine and reduce stone formation

sodium bicarbonate or medications such as acetazolamide to reduce stone formation

medications to bind cystine and reduce the amount available for stone formation

ultrasound treatments to break stones apart and help them pass along the urinary tract

surgery to remove larger stones

dialysis or kidney transplant if the person develops kidney failure

What are the side effects of the treatments?

Side effects vary, depending on the treatments used. All medications have side effects, including allergic reactions to the medication. Surgery carries a risk of bleeding, infection, or allergic reaction to the anesthesia.

What happens after treatment for the disease?

Even after kidney stones have been successfully treated, new stones may form.

How is the disease monitored?

Periodic kidney function tests will be done to detect early signs of kidney failure in a person with cystinuria. Any new or worsening symptoms should be reported to the healthcare provider.

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