Patient's question:
Recently, after a check-up, I found out I have kidney stones. But the doctor also mentioned I have mild fatty liver. I've been taking birth control pills for a year, and they said the pills are causing both conditions. Could you please explain this to me?Also, I know it's my left kidney, but why does the report say right kidney? Is that a big deal? And I still want to continue taking these birth control pills—will that be a problem?
Doctor's answer:
Taking certain medications can potentially cause stones, but there are also other reasons. For example, it is essential to drink an adequate amount of water after taking medication to excrete residues. The report also mentions that the right kidney could be a result of a temporary recording error by the examiner. This does not affect treatment, but if surgery is required, the exact location must be specified in detail. Currently, traditional Chinese medicine is commonly used to treat stones, and medication generally helps to dislodge them. You can use alternative methods for contraception. If you continue taking birth control pills, it is important to drink more water.