How to treat urinary stones in a 90-year-old man

If a 90-year-old person develops urinary stones, he or she needs to choose the appropriate treatment method based on his or her physical condition, seek medical attention as soon as possible, and ask a professional doctor for evaluation.

Urinary stones are crystal deposits formed by excessive minerals and salts in urine. Factors such as slow metabolism, insufficient water intake, and reduced activity in the elderly are prone to urinary stones. Especially for older patients, whose body tolerance is poor, treatment needs to be more cautious.

Doctors usually decide on a treatment plan after a detailed examination, taking into account the size and location of the stones and the overall health of the elderly. If the stones are small, conservative treatment can be adopted, such as drinking more water, adjusting diet and taking medicine to promote stone excretion; if they are large or cause complications, minimally invasive surgery (such as urethroscopic lithotripsy or laser lithotripsy) may be required to remove the stones. For elderly patients, the safety of the surgery and the cardiopulmonary tolerance are the key factors that doctors consider. It is also necessary to pay attention to whether there are primary metabolic or renal function abnormalities.

In order to reduce the discomfort caused by urinary stones, it is recommended that the elderly maintain adequate water intake, but be careful to avoid drinking a large amount of water in a short period of time, which will cause excessive burden on the heart. In terms of diet, eat less foods containing calcium oxalate and high purine, such as spinach and liver, and be wary of high-salt and greasy foods. Family members should pay close attention to the physical condition of the elderly. If severe back pain, hematuria or infection symptoms occur, they should communicate with the doctor at any time to strive for the best treatment time for the elderly.