Patient's question:
Treatment for urinary stones and kidney hydronephrosisDoctor's answer:
Guidance: Kidney stones below 0.6 are generally treated with medication for stone passage. Commonly used medications include Shen Shi Tong Granules and Pai Shi Granules. Those above 0.6 are typically treated with extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy. Stones above 2.0 may require surgical treatment.