Kidney stone 0.56mm, do you need lithotripsy

Typically, if the patient is presentkidney stoneand its volume is 0.56mm, it is generally not necessary to carry out extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy. It is recommended that such patients seek medical attention in time and relieve the discomfort symptoms through medication and surgery under the guidance of a doctor.

1. Reason: The urine crystalline substances formed in the human kidneys will gradually increase and form under certain conditionskidney stoneWhen the diameter of the patient's kidney stones is less than 2cm, the metabolite discharge in the body can be promoted by drinking more water, so as to achieve the purpose of helping to improve the condition.Therefore, for patients in this type of situation, it is generally not recommended to use extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy;

2. Treatment: If the patient has obvious pain or symptoms such as hematuria, he can take drugs such as stone removal granules under the guidance of a doctor for treatment; At the same time, it can also be treated with oral sodium bicarbonate tablets and potassium citrate sustained-release tablets according to the doctor's instructions for alkalinizing urine treatment, which can help dissolve smaller stones. In addition, percutaneous nephrolithotomy, ureteroscopic holmium laser lithotripsy and other methods can also be used for treatment.

In daily life, we should pay attention to a light diet, avoid spicy and irritating foods and high-purine foods such as seafood, animal liver, etc., so as not to aggravate the development of pre-existing diseases. You should also pay attention to rest, ensure sufficient sleep time, try not to stay up late, and maintain a happy mood, which is conducive to physical recovery.