Patient's question:
My mother, who has ureteral stones, had one lithotripsy procedure at the county hospital. After a 15-day follow-up, there were no stones left. The doctor gave her a list of precautions, stating that she couldn't eat many things. The list categorized several types of stones, but the doctor didn't specify which type my mother had at the time. Later, when she asked again, the doctor said that the only way to determine the type of stone was to have the passed stone analyzed at a major hospital. Is this correct? Since the type of stone wasn't specified, my mother is now avoiding many foods, especially given the limited options available in rural areas. Additionally, could you please advise on how to prevent recurrence in the future? Besides drinking plenty of water and being mindful of diet, are there any home remedies that could help?Doctor's answer:
Hello: Kidney stones, treated with extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy. In this case, it is indeed not possible to directly determine the nature of the stones, but it can be roughly inferred. Suggestions: Kidney stones can recur, so it's important to drink more water and have a B-ultrasound check every six months or a year. If there are small stone remnants, you can take stone-expelling granules or other medications. If not, there is no need to worry.