Sterile Water Injections for Relieving Ureterolithiasis Pain

Sterile Water Injections as a Complementary Method for Relieving Ureterolithiasis Pain- a Randomized Controlled Trial

Ureterolithiasis pain is a severe condition for which it takes some 30 minutes for standard treatment to yield maximal pain relief, a period during which the patient suffers severe to intolerable pain. It would thus be valuable to further evaluate sterile water injection as a method for achieving rapid relief for this type of pain.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Ureterolithiasis pain, acute onset,
• Requires pain relief,
• Standard treatment prescribed,
• Age 18-60,
• Ability to understand and follow instructions

Exclusion Criteria:

• Other administration of NSAID for analgesia 12 hours prior to intervention,
• Pregnancy with obstructed flow of urine