#得了肾结石, do I have to have surgery?##结石那些事# #肾结石探秘# #肾病那些事# #肾结石痛苦经历# #肾结石怎么办# #关于肾脏那些事# Kidney stones do not necessarily require surgery. The treatment for kidney stones depends on factors such as the size of the stone, its location, its composition, whether it is causing symptoms, and other factors. Common treatments include:
1. Conservative treatment: For smaller stones (generally less than 6mm), you can help the stones pass out of the body by drinking more water, taking medications, etc.
2. Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL): It is suitable for kidney stones ≤ 2cm in diameter, and the stones are broken into small pieces through high-energy shock waves, and then excreted with urine.
3. Ureteroscopic lithotripsy: A ureteroscope is inserted through the urethra and the stone is broken into small pieces using tools such as lasers.
4. Percutaneous nephrolithotripsy/lithotripsy: For larger stones, the stone is removed or lithotripsy directly by making a small hole in the skin and inserting a nephroscope.
5. Open surgery: In some special cases, such as large stones or other comorbidities, open surgery may be required to remove stones.
6. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment, stone dissolving treatment and other methods.
In conclusion, the treatment of kidney stones requires the selection of the appropriate method according to the specific situation, and surgery is not necessarily required. Individualized treatment under the guidance of a physician is recommended.
