Patient's question:
I have had a urinary stone for a long time. What is the best treatment for urinary stones? Because the initial symptoms were not obvious, I didn't pay much attention. Now it seems to be getting worse.Doctor's answer:
Hello! The best treatment for kidney stones depends on the specific size, location, and activity of the stones. Treatment for urinary tract stones varies based on these factors. If it's a ureteral stone, the presence of adhesions must be assessed. For smaller stones, herbal medicine dissolution and stone expulsion can be effective. Larger stones may require additional extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL). However, if the stone is adhesed, causes severe obstruction, or significantly affects kidney function, surgical intervention may be necessary. Older patients are generally advised to opt for conservative treatment methods. This is the answer to your question about the best treatment for kidney stones. Wishing you good health!