Patient's question:
Is a right kidney stone with mild hydronephrosis serious?Doctor's answer:
Hello: It is recommended to use extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) for stone removal treatment; and to start early treatment as soon as possible, as the effect is better. First, it should be explained that the principle of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is entirely different from that of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy. The advantage of ESWL lies in its lack of any damage to organs, thorough stone removal, and minimal pain for patients, making it easily acceptable. In contrast, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy causes organ damage and is more painful. ESWL technology is a national latest patented technology, employing high-frequency superconducting fluid dynamic shock wave dynamics in a three-dimensional integrated stone removal technology, assisted by large digital B-ultrasound for positioning. It features accurate positioning, fast stone removal, and complete removal of stones such as bile duct stones and ureteral stones, especially for intrahepatic biliary stones, with thorough stone removal. The most prominent feature of this equipment is its humanized operability, thorough stone removal for various types of stones, wide range of indications, minimal side effects on the human body, painless stone removal process, generally no need for hospitalization, and low treatment costs, making it easily acceptable for patients. It is a reliable, effective, simple, and practical treatment device with unique equipment and technical advantages. Therefore, it is the best choice for treating various types of stones. The indications and scope of treatment for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy are as follows:(1) For various kidney stones and ureteral stones less than 1.2 cm in diameter, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy should be the preferred treatment. This is because it causes no kidney damage, ensures thorough stone removal, is safe and painless, and avoids the side effects of shock wave lithotripsy. If the stone diameter is greater than 1.2 cm, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy should first be used for crushing, followed by extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy for thorough stone removal, achieving complementary advantages.
(2) This equipment is particularly suitable for acute ureteral stones and the resulting hydronephrosis, renal swelling, ureteral swelling, ureteral expansion, and renal colic. It can quickly remove ureteral stones, relieve pain immediately, and rapidly alleviate the above symptoms, making it the preferred treatment for ureteral stones.
(3) For patients with multiple kidney stones complicated by ipsilateral ureteral stones, the ureteral stones should first be removed before the multiple kidney stones are treated to prevent the formation of a "stone street" in the ureter.
(4) For large kidney stones treated with ESWL, the small residual stones in the lower pole of the kidney pelvis and calyces are the best indication for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy for thorough stone removal. This is because the handheld high-frequency superconducting shock wave transducer can directly touch the lower pole kidney stones, moving them into the kidney pelvis and ureter for removal.
(5) Suitable for the treatment of small sand-like gallstones less than 4 mm in diameter. It ensures thorough stone removal without pain and is the best choice for treating gallstones. It is also the only equipment in the world capable of removing stones in the liver and bile system.
(6) Particularly suitable for the treatment of sand-like intrahepatic bile duct stones and sand-like common bile duct stones. It ensures thorough stone removal, rapid symptom relief, and no pain or side effects. It solves the global medical of poor treatment outcomes in traditional medicine, the difficulty and incompleteness of surgical stone removal in modern medicine, and the frequent postoperative complications and recurrence.
(7) For the treatment of the above types of stones complicated by urinary tract infections leading to pyelonephritis, ureteritis, cystitis, prostatitis, urethritis, or infections of the liver and bile system leading to cholecystitis or intrahepatic and extrahepatic cholangitis, antibiotics must be administered first to treat inflammation. ESWL treatment can only be performed after the inflammation subsides.
Clinical observations by Professor Chen Bangjing suggest that extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy is the leading new technology for treating stones in the world, with a national patented technology. It is the preferred method for treating kidney stones, ureteral stones (which are generally removed within two hours), gallstones, and extrahepatic bile duct stones, as well as intrahepatic bile duct stones. Its completely thorough stone removal effect, lack of any organ damage, and low cost have brought benefits to a large number of patients. For stones beyond the scope of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy should first be used for crushing, followed by stone removal. For large kidney cast stones and gallstones, surgical stone removal is recommended as soon as they are detected.