Kidney stones are a relatively common disease. Kidney stones are stones growing in the body. They are very painful when they occur. Patients with kidney stones must pay good attention to their daily living and eating habits.

How to expel kidney stones from the body

1. Drink more water to expel kidney stones

Make sure to drink enough water every day. Water can reduce various substances in the urine. concentration to reduce accumulation. At the same time, a large amount of water can also help the small kidney stones that have formed to be excreted from the body. The human body normally needs to drink eight glasses of liquid water a day as a measure to prevent kidney stones. To get rid of small kidney stones, you must drink a lot of water.

Drinking amount of water: It is recommended to drink 10 to 12 cups per day, especially in summer.

Drinking water schedule:

1. Drink water every day in the morning, between meals and before going to bed. The amount of water consumed in the morning can reach 500-1000 ml.

2. In order to maintain nighttime urine output, you should drink 500 ml of water before going to bed.

3. Drink 300 to 500 ml of water after urinating, and drink the remaining water between meals.

In addition, in addition to simply drinking water, it is recommended to add some dried desmodium to soak in water. It tastes good and is not expensive. It costs about 10 yuan per pound. Drink it every day. Don’t drink it when you feel thirsty. The purpose is also to promote the dissolution of stones and make them smaller.

2. Drug treatment to expel kidney stones

In addition to drinking a lot of water, most people take drug treatment to expel kidney stones from the body. drug. Surgery, laser lithotripsy, and traditional Chinese medicine are all treatments available to remove kidney stones.

Medication to remove stones: remove stones thoroughly. Swallow it with enough warm water before going to bed, one pill at a time, once a day. The purpose is to dilate the ureter and facilitate the smooth discharge of stones. The commonly used drug is doxazosin mesylate sustained-release tablets. Please proceed under the guidance of a doctor.

Surgery or extracorporeal lithotripsy: small stones will be pulled down and new stones will breed

Chinese medicine for removing stones: the effect is fast and the removal is complete. It can quickly regulate the internal structure of the body, have the effect of strengthening the body, and is very beneficial to the body.

3. Exercise to expel kidney stones

Jumping exercise can effectively promote the removal of stones. Use bouncing method, with the toes bouncing up and the heels touching the ground first. Take two exercises every day before breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sets of 100 reps each. Of course skipping rope is a good choice.

How to promote the excretion of kidney stones

1. There are two commonly used clinical treatment methods at present, one is surgical treatment, and the other is conservative treatment, that is, stone excretion treatment.

2. Surgical treatment: It is used for patients with kidney stones that cannot be broken by traditional lithotripsy surgery, or patients with kidney problems who cannot accept lithotripsy treatment and some giant kidney stones. treatment methods.

3. Conservative treatment is suitable for stones within 6 mm in size; there should be no obstruction at the lower end of the stone; and the surface of the stone should be smooth. Conservative treatment methods are as follows:

3.1. Drink more water

Drinking water can increase urine output and increase the pressure in the renal pelvis, which can push stones downward. Also, drinking more water will increase urine output, which can promote ureteral peristalsis. Ureteral peristalsis has the effect of moving stones downward. Through these two functions, stones can be discharged. The general requirement is to drink 2000-3000 ml of water every day.

3.2. Exercise

Exercise for stone removal treatment refers to relatively intense up and down movements, such as playing ball, running, squatting, skipping, etc. This kind of movement is helpful for the downward movement of stones, that is, the force of gravity promotes the stones to move downward.

3.3. Postural stone removal

If the stones grow inside the renal calyces, the renal calyceal stones need to move up a distance to leave the renal calyces. For this kind of stone, the process of stone removal requires the patient to undergo changes in body odor. If you lie down with your butt stuck out, the stone will fall out from the renal calyces. Once it falls into the ureter, the stone is easily passed out. If the patient is young and in good health, he can choose to stand on his head, which will have a better effect of stone removal.

Early symptoms of kidney stones

1. Vague pain in the waist.

The early symptoms of kidney stones are difficult to detect, because the pain comes and goes. It is actually caused by the stones irritating the nerves. People with such symptoms should go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible to prevent the disease from developing.

2. Colic pain in the waist. Such symptoms are relatively lucky, because such symptoms will notify the patient to come to the hospital for examination as soon as possible. In addition, many patients with kidney stones feel that they have difficulty urinating or have irregular urination in the early stages. The early symptoms of such kidney stones indicate that the site of the kidney stone has blocked the urinary tract, and it is likely to be an infectious stone. Therefore we must pay enough attention.

3. Hematuria is another main symptom of kidney stones. Pain is often accompanied by gross hematuria or microscopic hematuria, with the latter being the most common. Large amounts of gross hematuria are rare, and hematuria can be aggravated after physical activity. Patients with kidney stones may excrete sand and stones in their urine. Especially when pain and hematuria occur, sand or small stones may be mixed in the urine.

4. History of passing stones. When pain and hematuria occur, sand or small stones may be discharged with urine. When the stone passes through the urethra, the urine flow will be blocked and a tingling sensation will occur in the urethra. After the stone is discharged, the urine flow will immediately return to normal and the patient will feel relaxed and comfortable.

5. The pain caused by kidney stones can be divided into dull pain and colic. The pain is usually located in the spinal costal angle, waist or abdomen. Most of the pain is paroxysmal, but it can also be persistent pain. When the pain is mild, it may only manifest as soreness or discomfort in the waist. Labor can cause the pain to attack or worsen. Kidney stone colic is a severe stabbing pain that often occurs suddenly.

What should patients with kidney stones drink?

The best choice for patients with kidney stones is boiled water. While water dilutes calcium and oxalate ions, it can also accelerate the spontaneous discharge of small stones. Lack of water will increase the concentration function of the kidneys. Concentration is a very heavy task for the kidneys, which may cause crystals to form in the kidneys. Some crystals can be excreted, but if some cannot be excreted, kidney stones will gradually form. , over time it will damage kidney function due to fluid accumulation, obstruction and infection. How much water is appropriate to drink every day? Women require more than 2000 ml, and men require more than 2500 ml to ensure that your urine output is between 1000 and 1500 ml. In addition, it is recommended to drink water regularly, and take the initiative to drink water after a period of time. Do not wait until you are thirsty before drinking water. This shows that the body is in urgent need of drinking water, so you should change from passive to active drinking, and always hold the water glass in your hand. , drink some water if you have nothing to do.