Stones above 1.5cm generally belong to larger stones and should be selected for surgical treatment. The common treatments for kidney stone 1.52cm include extracorporeal lithotripsy, laser lithotripsy and so on. Which treatment should be chosen according to the specific condition, physical condition and so on.
1. Extracorporeal lithotripsy: 1.52cm stones are large and may be broken by extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy. If the broken stones cannot be discharged with urine, you can use lithotripsy medicines, such as tamsulosin, etc., according to medical advice.
2. Laser lithotripsy: If the effect of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy is not good and the stone is hard, holmium laser lithotripsy with ureteroscopy can be used. After the soft lens is put into the kidney, the stone will be broken into powder by laser, and then rinsed out of the body.
Kidney stones 1.52cm can also be treated in other ways. If diagnosed with kidney stones, patients are advised to go to regular hospitals for timely consultation and treatment, and strive for early recovery.