Multiple kidney stones with the largest one 1.4cm are amenable to lithotripsy.
Kidney stones are formed when some components of urine crystallize and collect in the kidneys. If there are two or more numbers of stones in the kidneys, they are called multiple kidney stones. Kidney stones smaller than 2cm can usually be treated with Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) or Ureteroscopic Lithotripsy (ULP).
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) is a procedure in which shock waves are emitted to pulverize the stone, which is then excreted through the urine. However, patients with urinary tract stenosis, renal dysfunction, or severe cardiac arrhythmia, as well as pregnant women, are not eligible for this treatment. At this time, ureteroscopic lithotripsy can be applied to treat the stone, using forceps and other transurethral removal of stones, less traumatic recovery is also faster.
Kidney stone patients who are not feeling well, need to be directed by the doctor to improve the relevant examination to clarify the diagnosis, and need to standardize the treatment, so as not to delay the condition.