Patient's question:
What causes kidney stones? Can drug-induced stone removal completely expel them? Will they recur after passing? What precautions should be taken in daily life?Doctor's answer:
Kidney and urinary tract stones are very common diseases in urology. This condition is closely related to environmental factors, systemic diseases, and other urological diseases. The factors contributing to stone formation include: (1) changes in urine quality and quantity; (2) local factors of the urinary system; (3) systemic factors, such as metabolic abnormalities and dietary changes; (4) environmental factors, such as lack of physical activity and water quality. These factors can promote the formation of stones. Urinary tract stones can recur after treatment. The treatment plan is determined based on the location, size, number of stones, whether there is obstruction or infection, whether there are metabolic abnormalities, renal function, and overall health condition. (It cannot be generalized to say whether medication can help pass stones.)Prevention of stones: (1) Drink more water to increase urine volume and dilute urine. (2) Timely removal of urinary tract obstruction and control of urinary tract infections. (3) Adjust diet based on the composition of the stones.