Patient's question:
What medications can effectively treat kidney stones? Can kidney stone patients take calcium supplements?Doctor's answer:
Hello, regarding the treatment of kidney stones, in general, only a combination of crushing, dissolving, expelling, and prevention can achieve satisfactory treatment results. However, before the advent of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, surgical methods were often used to address some more challenging cases of kidney stones.Medical Advice: For smooth, round stones with a diameter of less than 0.5 cm, without urinary tract obstruction or infection, and with good renal function, in addition to adequate hydration and dietary adjustments, medications such as hydrochlorothiazide and potassium citrate can be selected based on the nature of the stones. Methods like promoting blood circulation and resolving stagnation can be used to expel stones symptomatically. Symptoms include difficulty urinating, sand-like particles in the urine, interrupted urination, yellow and dark urine, sudden severe pain in the waist and chest, yellow and greasy tongue coating, and wiry and rapid pulse.
Treatment Principle: Clear heat and resolve dampness, expel stones and relieve stranguria.
Medication:
- Stonevine (Phyllanthus niruri), Tricoryne (Clematis chinensis), Winter Melon (Benincasa hispida), Talc (Hydrated silica), Bupleurum (Radix bupleuri), and Achyranthes (Radix achyranthis) each 10 grams,
- (Dendrobanthus sinensis) and Sea Sand (Impatiens balsamina) each 30 grams,
- Orthosiphon (Fructus schizonepetae) 15 grams.
Over-the-counter Medicines:
- Stone Expelling Granules,
- Stonepass Tablets.