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Renal colic โ FY quick guide โ ๏ธ ๐ง
โ ๏ธ ๐ง Renal colic
TIME-SENSITIVE โ assess severity and escalate if deteriorating.
๐ Recognise
Severe unilateral flank-to-groin pain, vomiting and haematuria.
๐ First actions
Offer prompt analgesia, antiemetic, assess renal function and infection signs.
๐งช Investigate / reassess
Use appropriate imaging and urology review for obstruction, solitary kidney or large stone.
โ ๏ธ Escalation / pitfalls
An obstructed infected kidney is a urological emergency needing urgent drainage.
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