What methods can be used to expel kidney stones?
Disease description:
I have always been in good health, but today when I went to the bathroom, I felt that I wanted to urinate but could not. After going to the hospital for an examination, the doctor told me that there are stones inside my body. I would like to ask what methods can be used to expel the stones.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Here are some common methods for passing kidney stones:
1. Drinking large amounts of water: Increasing urine output helps flush out the stones and promotes their passage. Drink at least 2-3 liters of water daily.
2. Medication: Small stones can be treated with oral stone-expelling medications, such as Pishi Keli or Shenshitong. These medications have diuretic and anti-inflammatory effects and aid in stone removal.
3. Shock wave lithotripsy: This non-invasive procedure uses high-energy sound waves to break kidney stones into smaller fragments, which can then be passed out of the body through urine.
4. Endoscopic stone removal: If the stone is large or located in the ureter, endoscopic surgery may be required. The doctor inserts a small camera and instruments through the urethra to directly remove the stone or break it into smaller pieces.
5. Open surgery: Very large stones may require open surgery. This is usually the last resort due to the higher surgical risks and longer recovery time.
However, complications such as pain and infection may occur during the stone passage process, so medical supervision is necessary.
