How to treat kidney stones

Treatments for kidney stones include medical lithotripsy, extracorporeal lithotripsy, and surgical stone removal. The specific choice depends on the size and location of the stones and the patient's physical condition. Usually, the risk of stone recurrence can be reduced through dietary adjustments and increased water intake. 1. Medical lithotripsy Kidney stones that are less than 1 cm and have no obvious symptoms can usually be treated with medical lithotripsy. Under the guidance of a doctor, you can take stone-removing drugs such as Chinese herbal preparations that assist in stone removal. You can also use drugs that alkalize urine, such as potassium citrate, to adjust the pH value of urine to partially dissolve the stones or gradually reduce their volume. At the same time, supplementing with vitamin B6 can reduce the formation of oxalate and reduce the possibility of kidney stones enlarging. The medical lithotripsy treatment cycle is relatively long, and the size and location of the stones need to be checked regularly. 2. Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy ESWL extracorporeal lithotripsy is a non-invasive technology for the treatment of kidney stones. It is suitable for small to medium-sized stones, especially those with a diameter of