My boyfriend started having trouble with kidney stones 6 months ago (had 7 stones confirmed by ct scan in July).  1 large 7mm one was extremely painful, leaving soreness in his kidneys. 1 month ago he started having issues with gastritis, gas, bloating, loss of appetite and thirst.  A gastroenterologist determined it was proteus and gave him 3 IV treatments of metronidazole (last IV was 2 days ago).  He felt better all week until today- same symptoms returned.  Before he sees another doctor, what should we expect? It sounds like proteus could be creating his stones and living in them (according to the internet). Will he be fighting proteus and stones for life?  What are some treatment options?
Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum.  The kidney stones are of calcium, and oxalate type of stones. When only one stone is present it can be crushed, and the powder of the stone will come out through the urine.  If the stone is very big, the doctors prefer to remove it by surgery. When the stones are plenty and present in the kidney, they are not suitable for above procedures, they have to be treated with medicines for resolving.  I advise you to consult a urologist for diagnosis and treatment.  I usually prescribe to my patient with such symptoms lifetime, dicyclomine , and Ayurveda preparations like near to dissolve the stones slowly.  Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.