Kidney Stone Pathway

Before your appointment

To get ready for your appointment with your healthcare provider:

Write down how you feel, your symptoms, and any concerns you have. Use a symptom tracker (PDF) to help you remember information about your symptoms. Common symptoms you may have with kidney stones are pain in your back or side, blood in your urine, painful urination, changes in how often or how much you pee (urinary frequency and urgency), or nausea and vomiting.
Review your list of symptoms and questions and mark the things that are most important for you to share with your healthcare provider.
Make a list of any medicines you use, including any vitamins, lotions, herbs, and supplements.
Ask someone you trust to go with you to your appointment. They can help you ask questions, write down instructions, and remember explanations.
Bring a pen and paper and plan to write notes during the visit or record the conversation using your phone or an app like the Alberta Health Services My Care Conversations app.

Kidney stone pathway map

Kidney Stone Pathway

Download or print the full patient pathway (PDF) and summary (one-page PDF) to learn more about how to manage and treat your kidney stones.
Patient Pathway Summary

Current as of: March 20, 2024

Author: Provincial Pathways Unit, Alberta Health Services

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