Patient's question:
My father has a 1.2 cm kidney stone in his right kidney. He has undergone three lithotripsy treatments, but there is still 0.9 cm left. The doctor advised him to drink more water, but he doesn't like plain water and vomits after drinking it. He has a habit of drinking flower tea (chrysanthemum and goji berries). Could you please tell me if kidney stone patients can drink chrysanthemum tea?Doctor's answer:
Hello: It is recommended to use the latest national patented invention device - Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) machine for stone removal treatment; and to undergo early treatment as soon as possible, as the stone removal effect is better. First, it should be explained that the principle of the ESWL machine is completely different from that of the Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy machine. The advantage of the ESWL machine lies in its lack of any damage to organs, thorough stone removal, and minimal pain for patients, making it easier to accept. On the other hand, the ESWL machine causes organ damage and is more painful. The ESWL machine technology is a national patented invention technology, employing high-frequency superconducting fluid dynamic shock wave dynamics in a three-dimensional integrated stone removal technology, assisted by large digital B-ultrasound for positioning. It features accurate positioning, fast stone removal, and complete removal of bile duct stones, ureteral stones, allowing stones to be removed as they pass, especially for thorough removal of stones in intrahepatic bile ducts. The most prominent feature of this equipment is its user-friendly operability, thorough stone removal for various types of stones, wide range of indications, minimal side effects on the human body, painless stone removal process, generally no need for hospitalization, and low treatment costs, making it easily accepted by patients. It is a reliable, effective, simple, and practical treatment device with unique equipment and technical advantages. Therefore, it is the best choice for treating various types of stones. The indications and scope of treatment for the ESWL machine are as follows: (1) For various renal and ureteral stones smaller than 1.2 cm, the ESWL machine should be the first choice for stone removal treatment, as it causes no kidney damage, ensures thorough stone removal, is safe and painless, and avoids the side effects of shock wave lithotripsy. If the stone diameter is greater than 1.2 cm, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy should be used first for crushing, followed by ESWL for thorough stone removal, achieving complementary advantages. (2) This equipment is particularly suitable for acute ureteral stones and the resulting hydronephrosis, renal hydroureter, ureteral hydroureter, renal colic, etc. It can quickly remove ureteral stones, relieve immediate pain, and rapidly alleviate the above symptoms, making it the preferred treatment for ureteral stones. (3) For patients with multiple renal stones complicated by ipsilateral ureteral stones, the ureteral stones should be removed first, followed by the removal of multiple renal stones, to prevent the formation of a "stone street" in the ureter. (4) For large renal stones that remain in the lower pole of the kidney pelvis or calyces after ESWL lithotripsy, the ESWL machine is the best choice for thorough stone removal, as the handheld high-frequency superconducting shock wave transducer can directly touch the lower pole renal stones, moving them into the renal pelvis and ureter for removal. (5) Suitable for the treatment of sand-like gallstones smaller than 4 mm, with thorough stone removal and no pain, making it the best choice for treating gallstones. It is also the only stone removal equipment in the world capable of removing stones from the liver and bile system. (6) Particularly suitable for the treatment of sand-like stones in intrahepatic bile ducts and common bile ducts, with thorough stone removal, rapid symptom relief, no pain, and no side effects. It solves the global medical of poor treatment effectiveness in traditional medicine, the difficulty and incompleteness of surgical stone removal in modern medicine, and the frequent occurrence of severe complications and postoperative recurrence. (7) For the treatment of various types of stones due to complications such as urinary tract infections leading to pyelonephritis, ureteritis, cystitis, prostatitis, urethritis, as well as infections of the liver and bile system leading to cholecystitis and intrahepatic and extrahepatic cholangitis, the inflammatory congestion and swelling of the mucosa may affect stone removal. Therefore, antibiotic anti-inflammatory treatment must be administered first, and ESWL treatment can only be performed after the inflammation subsides. According to clinical observations, Professor Chen Bangjing believes that ESWL is the leading new technology for treating stones in the world, with a national patented invention. It is the preferred method for treating renal stones, ureteral stones (ureteral stones can generally be removed within two hours), gallstones, and extrahepatic bile duct stones, as well as intrahepatic bile duct stones, due to its completely thorough stone removal effect, no side damage to organs, and low cost, benefiting a wide range of patients. For stones beyond the scope of ESWL, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy should be performed first, followed by stone removal. For large renal cast stones and gallstones, surgical stone removal is recommended as soon as they are discovered. If treatment is needed, please contact by phone or online communication. Thank you for your cooperation.