Patient's question:
Suddenly, I had severe lower back pain the day before yesterday! When I went to the hospital, they found I had kidney stones measuring 4mm x 7mm, only in the right kidney, not the left. All other kidney functions are healthy. I'm only 25 this year. What should I do in this situation? It's my first time having this condition! I'm a bit scared on the right side.Doctor's answer:
Hello, since your kidney stone is a small one less than 8mm, you can now try using stone-expelling herbal tea to drink a lot of water, engage in appropriate exercise, and urinate frequently to help expel the stone.Suggestions: If your lower back pain is still quite noticeable, you might consider extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL). This procedure uses laser beams to target the stone, breaking it into smaller pieces that can then be passed out of the body. This surgery is non-invasive and does not require surgical incisions, making it relatively safe.