Kidney stones 0.40cm can be treated with general treatment, medication and other treatments as prescribed by the doctor.
1. General measures: Usually, if the diameter of kidney stone is less than 0.6cm, you can drink a lot of water and exercise to speed up the metabolic rate of the body, so as to promote the self-discharge of kidney stone. If suffering from calcium oxalate stones, patients should avoid eating foods with high oxalic acid content, such as spinach, beets, etc., to prevent the degree of kidney stones from worsening.
2. Medication: If the effect of general treatment is not satisfactory, you can follow the doctor’s instructions for medication, such as oral tamsulosin hydrochloride extended-release capsules and other alpha-blocker drugs, which can dilate the smooth muscle of the ureter, not only to promote the discharge of kidney stones, but also reduce the pain caused by spasm.
3. Other treatments: If the stone can not be discharged for a long time, and accompanied by hydronephrosis, low back pain and other symptoms, it is recommended to further active treatment, such as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy and other treatment options.
Patients with kidney stones can go to the hospital for consultation and choose the appropriate treatment.