What should a pregnant woman do if she develops hydronephrosis due to kidney stones?
Disease description:
My wife recently became pregnant, but during a checkup, she was found to have hydronephrosis caused by kidney stones. We are very concerned. What should be done for hydronephrosis due to kidney stones during pregnancy?
Doctor's answer (2)
Dr. Yuan Xiaoying
Kidney stones with hydronephrosis can be treated with oral traditional Chinese herbal medicine. You may consult a licensed Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner for pulse diagnosis and individualized herbal treatment—for example, diuretic, anti-edematous, and stone-expelling formulas such as modified Paishi Tang (Stone-Expelling Decoction). Alternatively, over-the-counter Chinese patent medicines—such as Paishi Keli (Stone-Expelling Granules) or Shenshitong (Kidney Stone Relief)—may also be used. In daily life, drink plenty of water and engage in regular physical activity to facilitate the downward movement of stones and promote spontaneous passage of small stones, thereby preventing disease progression.
