What is the best treatment for kidney stones?
Kidney stones are generally treated by drinking a lot of water. Smaller stones may be expelled due to the push of a large volume of urine. Secondly, antispasmodic analgesics like M-type cholinergic receptor blockers can be used to relax the ureteral smooth muscle and alleviate spasms. Thirdly, controlling infection is crucial because urinary tract obstructions caused by stones are prone to infections, and infections often lead to the formation of struvite stones, perpetuating a vicious cycle that exacerbates the condition. It is essential to actively remove obstructions caused by stones and use antibiotics for prevention. Fourth, surgical treatment should be considered when pain cannot be alleviated by medication or when the stone is too large.