Patient's question:
I went to the hospital for a check-up and was told I have kidney stones. There are three stones of varying sizes, ranging from 3 to 5 millimeters. Since then, I've been taking stone-passing pills at home and it's been about ten days or so. I'm not sure what the stones look like when they are passed.Doctor's answer:
Gallstones generally require 50% magnesium sulfate for treatment, which can relax the biliary sphincter and promote bile secretion. In cases of severe pain, fasting is necessary, and atropine can be administered intramuscularly or orally for treatment. Antibiotics commonly used include penicillin and metronidazole, combined with ciprofloxacin for antibacterial therapy.Recommendation: For larger stones, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) may be performed, followed by choleretic drug treatment. Daily prevention and treatment of intestinal inflammation are also recommended.
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