Patient's question:
I have kidney stones, I had an ultrasound, and it said they were sand-like. Now I have pain, can I eat baking soda?Doctor's answer:
Hello! Thank you for your inquiry. Based on the situation you described, it is recommended to eat less. This depends on the size, number, location, mobility, presence of obstruction or infection, and the extent of pathological damage to the renal parenchyma. Mild cases may have no symptoms at all, while severe cases can lead to anuria and renal failure.Treatment methods for stones include:
Symptomatic treatment: Spasmolytics, analgesics, fluid replacement, anti-inflammatory drugs, and traditional Chinese medicine treatment.
Kidney stones that are generally less than 0.6 mm are treated with drug-induced stone passage.
Recommendation: Commonly used drugs include Shen Shi Tong Granules and Pai Shi Granules.
For stones larger than 0.6 mm, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is recommended.
For stones larger than 2.0 mm, surgical treatment may be necessary.
It is advised that you visit the urology department of a hospital for examination to identify the underlying cause or etiology and receive timely treatment.