Urinary tract stone disease is a common disease of the urinary system, mainly occurring in the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. These stones are formed by abnormal accumulation of crystals and matrix in the urinary tract, which can cause symptoms such as lumbar and abdominal colic, hematuria, and in severe cases, can lead to urinary tract obstruction and renal dysfunction.

The latest treatment methods for urinary tract stones

medication:

Suitable for stones with a diameter less than 0.6 centimeters.

By using drugs to promote the dissolution and elimination of stones, commonly used drugs include stone clearing soup, alpha blockers, calcium channel blockers, etc.

During the treatment process, patients need to drink more water, increase urine output, and help remove stones.

Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL):

It is a safe and effective minimally invasive treatment method suitable for kidney stones and ureteral stones with a diameter less than 2 centimeters.

The stone is broken into small pieces through physical vibration, focusing, etc., and then excreted from the body through urine.

The advantages are that surgery is not required, the trauma is minimal, the recovery is fast, and it can be used as the preferred treatment method for some stones.

Endoscopic lithotripsy:

Including ureteroscopic lithotripsy and percutaneous nephrolithotomy lithotripsy.

Enter the body through urethral or lumbar puncture, use endoscopy to directly observe the location of the stone, and then use laser, ultrasound and other methods to crush the stone.

Suitable for kidney stones and ureteral stones with a diameter less than 2 centimeters, it has the characteristics of minimal trauma and fast recovery.

Surgical treatment:

Surgical treatment is an effective method for kidney stones, ureteral stones, or recurrent stones with a diameter greater than 2 centimeters.

Surgical methods include open surgery, laparoscopic surgery, percutaneous nephrolithotomy, etc. Although surgical treatment involves significant trauma and a longer recovery time, the therapeutic effect is definite.

Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment:

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that urinary tract stones are caused by damp heat accumulation, qi stagnation, and blood stasis. Treatment mainly focuses on clearing heat and dampness, promoting blood circulation, and removing blood stasis.

Commonly used Chinese herbal medicines include goldenrod, sea golden sand, chicken internal gold, etc., which are suitable for patients with small stone diameter and mild symptoms.

In summary, there are various treatment methods for urinary tract stones, and the specific choice of method should be comprehensively considered based on the patient's specific condition and factors such as the size and location of the stones. During the treatment process, patients need to maintain a good mentality and actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment.