Extracorporeal lithotripsy can be done when the diameter of kidney stone is 5mm~20mm, with extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy as the main procedure, which is not suitable for patients with renal failure, coagulation dysfunction and other diseases, and is forbidden for pregnant women. If the stone is ≥2cm, percutaneous nephrolithotripsy or open surgery can be used to remove the stone.
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy is recommended for kidney stone patients with a stone diameter of 5mm~20mm. It should be noted that if the patient suffers from renal failure, stenosis of the urethra distal to the stone, coagulation dysfunction, acute urinary tract infection, cardiac arrhythmia and other diseases, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy is not suitable for patients, and pregnant women are forbidden to use it.
For patients with stone diameter ≥2cm, percutaneous nephrolithotripsy is recommended, mainly for stones that have failed extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy treatment or more complex stones.
Kidney stones with a diameter of 5mm~20mm can be treated with extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, but not all stones with a size in this range can be treated with extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, and patients should follow the doctor’s instructions. In daily life, you should drink appropriate water to promote urination, moderate exercise, and timely urination.