The size of kidney stones on color ultrasound is subject to the operation of the ultrasound doctor and subjective factors, and there will be a certain degree of error.
Kidney stone refers to crystalline material precipitated from urine and deposited in the kidneys, which belongs to the upper urinary tract stones. The onset of the disease may be related to metabolic abnormalities, lifestyle and other factors. Clinical treatment can be individualized according to the actual situation of the patient. Some patients can expel the stones by themselves by drinking more water, while some need to use a variety of methods for comprehensive treatment.
Color ultrasound is more accurate in diagnosing kidney stones, but because the color ultrasound examination is affected by the operating doctor and the doctor’s subjective factors, the error still exists. Therefore, if there is any doubt about the color ultrasound examination of kidney stones, it is recommended to go to a higher level hospital for further review or to two different hospitals for examination and evaluation of kidney stones.
Currently, the treatment of kidney stones is usually based on medication if the stones are less than 10mm. For stones larger than 10mm, extracorporeal impact lithotripsy or cystoscopic lithotripsy is the main treatment.