Things to note after ultrasonic lithotripsy

The area where the stones grow will seriously affect the normal function of this area, among which urinary system stones are the most common type of stone disease. When stones are in the early stages of growth, they can actually be expelled from the body through medication, but when the size of the stones grows too large, lithotripsy surgery is required to expel them from the body. The success rate of ultrasonic lithotripsy is much higher than that of laser lithotripsy. What precautions should patients take after ultrasonic lithotripsy?

Urinary stones are a very common disease in our country. Urinary stones are a surgical disease of the urinary system. With the progress of society, the development of science and technology, and the development of the economy, people's living standards are getting higher and higher, and more and more patients are suffering from stones. Patients with urinary stones usually feel very uncomfortable. Some patients have blockages in the bladder, bleeding, and pain. At this time, patients should go to the hospital regularly for physical examinations. Severe patients need surgery to treat the disease and do not delay the condition.

1. After extracorporeal lithotripsy of urethral nodules, you should pay attention to rest, drink plenty of water, lie flat, and do not stand up immediately after lithotripsy, as it will cause bleeding. You should lie flat and wait until time has passed before getting up. Do not eat while still under anesthesia, as it will cause choking. Do not drink water while lying flat, as it will cause choking of the trachea. After lithotripsy, flush the bladder and urethra with a large amount of normal saline. If bleeding is severe, report to a doctor for treatment.

2. Patients with urethral stones should not eat irritating foods, drink beer or eat seafood. Patients should be encouraged to drink more boiled water, eat fresh fruits, supplement vitamins, eat more fresh vegetables, keep bowel movements smooth, maintain a happy mood and not be too anxious.

3. The clinical manifestations of patients with urethral stones include pain and no pain when urinating. Some patients may also have hematuria. Some patients may develop infection if the stones stay there too long. You must use antibiotics as prescribed by the doctor. Severe patients may also have fever symptoms and need to be treated with drugs.

Note: To prevent urethral stones, do not overeat, do not eat irritating foods, do not drink excessively, eat less seafood, pay attention to rest, eat regularly, go to the hospital as soon as possible if you feel uncomfortable, do not delay treatment, and drink more water.