Patient's question:
What is a urinary tract stone? Is it serious? I had a bladder infection last month and it got better after taking medication, but now I'm feeling a bit uncomfortable again. Could it be a urinary tract stone?Doctor's answer:
Patients with urinary system stones are very common in clinical practice. Many patients undergo surgical or non-surgical treatment, and the stones are temporarily removed. However, new stones often form soon after, causing great suffering to the patients. In fact, stones can form in various parts of the urinary system, such as the kidneys, renal pelvis, ureters, bladder, and urethra. The formation of urinary system stones is influenced by factors such as the acidity or alkalinity of urine, the presence of obstruction in the urinary tract, the presence of foreign bodies in the urinary tract, and certain other diseases in the body. If patients do not pay attention to their lifestyle, the treated urinary system stones may recur. Therefore, preventing the recurrence of stones is crucial. Taking Chinese medicine, such as brewing water with (Jin Qian Cao) and (Hai Jin Sha) at regular intervals, can help expel small stones from the body. If possible, patients can also consult a Chinese medicine practitioner to obtain a personalized herbal prescription based on their condition to brew and consume. Drinking plenty of water is essential to increase urine volume, a practice known as "internal cleansing," which helps in the excretion of various salts and minerals from the body. Of course, it is important to pay attention to water hygiene and the quality of water, avoiding the consumption of water with excessively high calcium content.