Kidney stones 6mm, generally do not need lithotripsy.
Clinical renal stone diameter less than 6mm, smooth surface, no obstruction in the urinary tract below the stone, the stone did not cause complete obstruction of the urinary tract, it is possible to conservative treatment to discharge the stone.
Should try to drink more water, so that the daily urine volume is maintained at 2000-3000ml, with diuretic antispasmodic drugs. Dilution of urine facilitates the flushing and expulsion of small stones and helps prevent recurrence.
Some patients can be discharged from small stones by drugs, commonly used tamsulosin and so on. So kidney stones 6mm, usually do not need lithotripsy.
In addition, kidney stones, if not actively take appropriate treatment, will lead to obstruction of the urinary tract, and then lead to infection. And long-term obstruction or infection or lead to renal hypoplasia, renal failure, serious sepsis. It is recommended that patients seek timely medical treatment.