How can hydronephrosis caused by kidney stones be treated?

Patient's question:

Patient gender: Male
Previous laboratory test results: My stone is located near the spine in the left ureter, and it has caused mild hydronephrosis in the left kidney. Could you please ask the doctor if this is suitable for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL)?

Doctor's answer:

Hello, the main factors or causes of kidney stone formation are related to diet. It is caused by excessive intake of components from the diet that can form stones. In mild cases, there may be no symptoms at all, while severe cases can lead to anuria, kidney failure, toxic shock, and even death. Preventive and therapeutic measures should be formulated based on the cause, type, size, number, location of the stones, as well as the presence of complications such as infection, urinary tract obstruction, and kidney function status. These measures mainly include three aspects.
1. Eliminating the triggers of kidney stone formation: Actively treat the factors or causes that lead to stone formation, such as surgical removal of the parathyroid gland in primary hyperparathyroidism, treatment of malignant tumors, control of pyelonephritis, and relief of urinary tract obstruction. These are effective measures to prevent stone formation and recurrence.
2. General treatment:
- Drink plenty of plain water to dilute urine.
- Take calcium supplements reasonably.
- Limit the intake of sugars.
- Consume tomatoes, spinach, strawberries, beets, chocolate, and soy products in moderation or avoid them.
- Avoid excessive intake of cod liver oil, which is rich in vitamin D.
- Be cautious about drinking milk before bed.
- Eat more black fungus (), which is rich in various minerals and trace elements.
3. Treatment requires hospital visits: To understand the size, number, symptoms, metabolic abnormalities, obstruction, infection, shape, nature, and kidney function status of the stones, appropriate treatment methods such as drug-induced stone passage or lithotripsy can be selected under the guidance of a doctor to resolve the stone issue.
In daily life, pay attention to dietary habits, avoid excessive consumption of oxalate-rich foods, and focus on drinking more water and exercising more.