Patient's question:
I went to a small hospital for a check-up and was diagnosed with kidney stones. After taking traditional Chinese medicine and intravenous fluids for about a week, it hasn't recurred until now. Around December 15, 2013, there was a slight pain, but it lasted for a short time and then disappeared. On December 25th, at noon, the pain lasted longer.Doctor's answer:
There are generally two methods for treating ureteral stones:1. Conservative treatment, which promotes stone expulsion through increased fluid intake, physical activity, or medication. This is suitable for stones with a diameter of 1 cm or less.
2. Surgical fragmentation, using lasers or pulsed energy, or open surgical removal.
Advice: The size indicated by the ultrasound theoretically allows for drug-induced stone passage, but the effectiveness cannot be guaranteed. It is recommended to wait and see. If the results are unsatisfactory, surgical fragmentation treatment can be considered. The cost is not high; it can be resolved for around 1,000. Drink more water and exercise more in daily life.