Patient's question:
The day before yesterday, I suddenly felt severe lower abdominal pain. Before, I had experienced it before, but I didn't know and it passed after about two hours. But this time was different—it lasted for a whole day. Later, because it was too unbearable, I went to the hospital. The doctor did an ultrasound and said it was kidney stones, 6X8. After getting an injection, I felt a bit better. The doctor said to come back if the pain worsens and suggested I might need to be hospitalized. Do I need surgery? Will it affect my health since I'm not married yet? Is there a better way to handle this?Doctor's answer:
Generally, stones less than 0.6 cm in size can be treated with medication for stone removal. Commonly used medications include Shen Shi Tong Granules and Pai Shi Granules. For stones larger than 0.6 cm, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is recommended. Stones larger than 2.0 cm may require surgical treatment. It is recommended that you visit the urology department of a hospital for examination to determine the condition and receive appropriate treatment.