External lithotripsy is a safe method of crushing kidney stones

External shock wave lithotripsy, or ESWL, is a non-surgical method of breaking up stones in the urinary system using targeted ultrasound waves. Lithotripsy (from Greek lithos

- “stone” and
tribo
- “to crush”) is literally translated as “stone crushing”. Impulses freely penetrate through the surrounding tissues, and energy transfer occurs only in the focal area - the “working spot”. This causes a gradual “loosening” and destruction of the crystal lattice of a kidney stone or other stone.

As a result of this treatment of the disease, one large stone breaks up into a number of smaller fragments, which can be naturally excreted through the urine stream. The cost of treating the disease with kidney lithotripsy is much lower than surgery, and its effectiveness can be very high. The first crushing of kidney stones was carried out in Germany in 1983. The first crushing of kidney stones in the USSR was in 1987.

Equipment for lithotripsy.

We use the latest equipment to carry out the treatment procedure. Dornier Gemini is a multifunctional urological complex that provides technical capabilities for carrying out any urological, transdermal and endoscopic manipulations.

The Dornier Gemini urological complex combines the following equipment and components:

• Dornier lithotripter – a device for percutaneous shock wave therapy;
• X-ray and ultrasound imaging equipment;
• c-shaped stand - arc;
• stand for endoscopic equipment;
• multifunctional motorized patient table;
• computer control center UIMS.

Below you can see a photo of the Dornier Gemini lithotripter and its technical characteristics.

For percutaneous therapy of urolithiasis, a Dornier lithotripter is used. The EMSE electromagnetic shock wave generator, with a wave penetration depth of up to 170 mm, is located on a special movable therapeutic head, which provides a three-dimensional effect of waves on the stone. It is a patented technology with proven benefits:

• reduces the time of lithotripsy;
• has a minimal level of side effects;
• the likelihood of re-treatment is minimized.

The effectiveness of treatment by crushing stones with ultrasound in the kidneys and ureter

It is important to understand that lithotripsy does not cure urolithiasis, but only destroys the existing stone. For further treatment of the disease, it is necessary to constantly consult with a urologist to prevent the formation of stones in the kidneys and urinary tract.

A number of parameters influence the effectiveness of treatment of the disease:

• absence or presence of obstruction (blockage) of the urinary tract
• patient’s body weight (if overweight, the effectiveness of the procedure may be reduced)
• chemical composition of a stone in the kidney or urinary tract, indicators of its density
• presence of infection in the urinary tract, etc.

Methods of using stones

In the East, they believe that stones can restore a person’s energy balance. In the West, the positive effect of stones is explained only by physical parameters. For example, heated stones help dilate blood vessels, which relaxes the muscle and nervous system. They are cold and can direct blood to the required area, while saturating the body with oxygen and removing waste and toxins.

Methods:

1. Contemplation. It seems that this method cannot have any effect on the body. But by choosing the right stone for meditation, you will meditate more effectively and improve your concentration. Contemplation can have a positive effect on your mental state.
2. Continuous body contact. The stone is selected individually, often resorting to zodiac predispositions. This stone in the form of an amulet, figurine, decoration, talisman is constantly carried with you. If the stone is chosen correctly, then it will help the owner in any matter.
3. Massage. A well-known method for massage is using hot and cold stones, both together, stones of various shapes, or contrast in the weight of stones - light and heavy.
4. Eating. Shamans and healers have been using this method for a long time. Grinding stones into powder and making infusions, ointments and decoctions from them. May have a physical effect from the inside.

Photos before and after crushing

Correct diagnosis allows the patient to be optimally prepared for treatment of the disease using lithotripsy (breaking up kidney stones). According to our experts, the effectiveness of this method of treating the disease is about 97%.

Types of stones to attract health and longevity

To improve health, they most often use:

• agate;
• aquamarine;
• diamond;
• turquoise;
• pomegranate;
• pearl;
• nephritis;
• cacholong;
• peridot, etc.

However, in reality, almost all gems have medicinal properties. In rare cases, even those stones that are intended to work with other internal organs or have no healing power at all have a therapeutic effect. This means that the mineral has a high level of compatibility with its owner.

Agate

Water is infused on agate or powder is prepared from it. Wearing amulets with minerals also has a beneficial effect on your well-being. The gem should be in contact with the skin. Rings relieve insomnia and nightmares, improve the state of the nervous system, and stabilize mood. Beads stimulate digestion, fight nausea, and speed up metabolism. Pendants and brooches improve the functioning of the cardiovascular system. Earrings and pendants relieve pathologies of the throat and respiratory system. The former additionally improve vision.

Agate relieves insomnia.

Aquamarine

In ancient Rome, aquamarine was used to treat diseases of the throat, liver and stomach. The gem is associated with the respiratory system. It improves the condition of the nasal sinuses, eliminates fever, relieves cough and allergies. It is recommended to wear it for colds.

Suspensions help regulate hormonal levels and improve the functioning of the thyroid gland. The mineral is used to treat dermatological pathologies: psoriasis, urticaria, eczema, etc. It can be used for herpes.

Aquamarine is placed on the eyelids before bed and held for 20 minutes to improve vision.

Diamond

Diamond normalizes the state of the nervous system and psyche. It improves mood and relieves cardiovascular pathologies. Diamond is used to treat the liver, lungs and bronchi. It makes breathing easier. The stone is used to get rid of addictions. It makes it easier to fight alcoholism and smoking. Diamond jewelry is recommended to be worn if you have joint diseases.

Diamond is used to treat the liver.

Turquoise

The mineral contains grains of copper. They have a beneficial effect on the blood, cleanse it of toxins and cholesterol plaques, and eliminate blood clots. The vascular lumen expands. Blood circulation is facilitated, which reduces the load on the heart muscle.

Turquoise is used in the treatment of the gastrointestinal tract. With regular use of jewelry, it is possible to cleanse the kidneys and liver, and remove old ulcers.

It is recommended to wear turquoise for nightmares, insomnia, nervous system disorders and colds. Blue and green specimens have a good effect on the organs of vision.

Pomegranate

Pomegranate is primarily used for pathologies of the cardiovascular system. The mineral can improve the quality of blood. Jewelry with gemstones strengthens the mucous membranes. They normalize the functioning of the intestines and pancreas, facilitating digestion. Red stones stabilize the release of hormones. They improve potency in men and help women cope with menstruation and menopause more easily. Minerals are sometimes used in the treatment of infertility. Pomegranate promotes weight gain in anorexia.

Pomegranate improves the quality of blood.

Pearl

Pearls are used in stone therapy to normalize the state of the central nervous system. The stone relieves stress and accumulated fatigue, increases efficiency. It is used to treat cellulite. Thanks to the mineral, it becomes easier to lose excess weight and correct your figure. Pearl fights suppuration and inflammation on the skin.

It strengthens the immune system and helps the body destroy pathogens. As a result, a person gets sick less often even during seasonal epidemics.

Nephritis

The second name for jade is kidney stone. It is used for renal pathologies, but with caution and only after the doctor’s permission. The mineral retains heat well, so it can aggravate the condition during inflammation, especially when pus is released. In such cases, experts recommend drinking water infused with the mineral.

Jade retains heat well.

Green stones normalize blood pressure, blue stones slow down aging. In China, gems are used to relieve headaches, rheumatism and stomach diseases. Jade jewelry is recommended for pregnant women to wear to facilitate childbirth.

Cacholong

Cacholong symbolizes fertility and motherhood. This is a feminine stone that is recommended to be worn when planning a child. The mineral can relieve infertility and help conceive and bear healthy children. However, jewelry with stones can also be worn by men. In their case, the gem improves potency.

Cacholong is worn after operations, injuries and illnesses. It speeds up recovery. Greenish stones help cope with glaucoma.

Chrysolite

Chrysolite relieves phobias, fears and complexes. It drives away sadness and melancholy. Yellow and yellow-green stones are worn for problems with the cardiovascular system. Green varieties help cope with neurological disorders. For example, with nightmares, headaches and stuttering. Sometimes jewelry with such gems is worn when you have a cold to speed up recovery. Chrysolite is used for pathologies of the spine and eyes. It relieves muscle and joint pain.

Chrysolite relieves fears.

Onyx

Onyx has a powerful effect on the nervous system. It treats depression and stress, and can prevent suicide. The stone promotes better concentration. It strengthens memory and activates mental activity. Jewelry with onyx sharpens vision and hearing. They prevent problems with potency, respiratory organs and joints. Onyx powder treats oral diseases.

Jewelry regulates appetite, so it is recommended to wear it if you are obese. The mineral relieves fever and strengthens the immune system.

Emerald

Emerald lowers the temperature. It is used for burns, infections and inflammatory diseases. The mineral stabilizes blood pressure. When worn for a long time, the stone improves vision. He struggles with epilepsy, insomnia and sudden awakenings at night. Emerald relieves groundless fears, depression and increased anxiety. Jewelry with it is worn in case of increased fatigue. Emerald relieves joint pain, improves the condition of the gastrointestinal tract and eliminates inflammation in the bladder. In the latter case, it is recommended to drink infusions.

Emerald relieves joint pain.

Hematite

Another name for hematite is bloodstone. It is used in the fight against blood diseases. It improves the qualitative composition of the latter, helps raise hemoglobin levels, strengthens the immune system and provides a surge of strength. Sometimes bloodstone is used to treat injuries.

Hematite helps saturate tissues and organs with oxygen. This improves your overall well-being. Mental activity is activated. Jewelry with hematite is worn for problems with blood clotting. The gem accelerates the healing of wounds. It destroys harmful microorganisms and prevents infection of injured areas.

cat's eye

Cat's eye strengthens joints. It prevents fractures. The mineral has a positive effect on the respiratory system. It normalizes the activity of the gastrointestinal tract. Thanks to cat's eye, cell regeneration in bones is accelerated. The mineral stabilizes the nervous system, helps cope with high stress, and relieves headaches. The gem treats kidney and liver pathologies and improves vision. With the help of a cat's eye, they normalize sleep and get rid of insomnia and nightmares.

Cat's eye prevents fractures.

Malachite

Malachite neutralizes radiation. It strengthens the nervous system, prevents the development of skin, infectious and sexually transmitted diseases. The mineral contains copper. It helps improve the chemical composition of the blood and cleanses it of toxins. Malachite has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, spleen and pancreas. With the help of the mineral they get rid of pancreatitis, bronchitis and bronchial asthma. In direct contact with the skin, malachite can eliminate lumbar pain.

Ruby

Ruby is believed to have the ability to stop bleeding. It is used for pathologies of the liver and kidneys. Ruby normalizes digestion. It prevents the development of chronic nasopharyngeal diseases. With the help of the mineral they get rid of depression. It protects a person from epileptic attacks. The stone improves immunity, normalizes metabolism, and activates mental activity. They treat pathologies of the cardiovascular system and skin diseases.

Ruby is used for pathologies of the liver and kidneys.

How is treatment performed using extracorporeal lithotripsy at the Central Clinical Hospital of the Russian Academy of Sciences?

• Painless. During the procedure, anesthesia is performed - local or intravenous. The choice of anesthesia is discussed in consultation with a doctor.
• Under visual control. Using ultrasound guidance, the localization of the stone in the kidney or urinary tract is determined. Throughout the entire process, the doctor monitors the kidney stone using a machine monitor.
• Safely. The device creates shock waves that gradually destroy the stone. The procedure is stopped when the stone reaches an acceptable size to pass through the ureter and urethra. During the procedure, anesthesia is performed - local or intravenous. The choice of anesthesia is discussed in consultation with a doctor.

Classification of healing stones

In lithotherapy, stones are divided according to the strength of their energetic impact.

It depends on the conditions for the formation of minerals - as a result of sedimentary processes, from the seabed, from volcanic eruptions.

The strongest: diamond, alexandrite, emerald, ruby, sapphire, aquamarine, amethyst, garnet, selenite, tourmaline, peridot.

Medium in strength: agate, malachite, rhodochrosite, rose quartz, carnelian, chalcedony.

Soft stones: opals and obsidian.

Stones with special energy: amber, corals, pearls, jet, shungite.

Is additional diagnostics needed before lithotripsy?

Before hospitalization, you must consult a urologist (with ultrasound) and perform a standard examination:

• clinical blood test
• general urine analysis
• biochemical blood test (urea, creatinine, total bilirubin, glucose)
• coagulogram (INR, prothrombin, APTT)
• blood test for HIV, RW, HBsAg, HCV;
• blood test for group, Rh factor and antibodies to Rh factor with phenotyping
• ECG
• chest x-ray

A computed tomography scan or plain intravenous urography may be required. If there are indications about the need for additional diagnostics, the doctor will inform you at the consultation.

Healing minerals

Official medicine has recognized the positive effects of individual minerals on the body.

The first is rock salt, which has the following medicinal properties:

• a natural antiseptic; for a sore throat, gargling with a saline solution has a healing effect; the sinuses are also washed;
• baths with a high concentration of salt in water can get rid of fungus and strengthen the nail plate;
• hot salt in a bag is applied to the sore spot;
• salt is included in peelings and scrubs;
• a salt bath soothes, tones the skin, and produces a sedative effect.

Salt mines are a method of lithotherapy known to many, which is recognized by official medicine.

The second mineral is zeolite. Zeolite can release and absorb water and other substances. Besides:

• is able to remove cesium and strontium from the body;
• absorbs heavy metals and toxic compounds, excreting through the intestines;
• is considered by scientists as a “destroyer” of oncology.

Reviews from patients who have successfully undergone extracorporeal lithotripsy.

Hello. The ambulance took me to the hospital with renal colic. After an X-ray, ultrasound and the necessary tests, doctors discovered a stone measuring 5*6 mm. It came out of the kidney and got stuck in the upper part of the ureter.

I was in severe pain, so I was constantly injected with painkillers. But the stone did not pass on its own and I was prescribed DLT.

According to the doctors, it was impossible and dangerous to operate on me. Then I found the remote lithotripsy department, where they put me on a table and injected me with an anesthetic.

The sensations were not pleasant, after which the doctor prescribed Canephron, painkillers and antibiotics. As soon as the stone came out, I sent it for research and, based on its composition, I was able to choose the optimal diet.

Olga, 27 years old

I have had urolithiasis for about 20 years. Previously, the stones grew small and came off on their own. This was accompanied by colic, but antispasmodics and hot baths helped get rid of them without a visit to the doctor.

But last year severe colic began and nothing helped for a long time. I went to the hospital, where they took a picture of a 9 mm stone. I was afraid to have surgery, but lithotripsy was prescribed. They gave me an intramuscular injection and put me on the couch.

Through X-rays and ultrasound, doctors directed the device to the stone. The main sensations were soft tremors. It took 2 sessions, after which the stone split and came out in a few days with the help of physiotherapy and antispasmodics.

Marina, 50 years old

Rejuvenation with jade

In China, jade is considered the national stone. If you don’t know what stone rejuvenates, then don’t hesitate - it’s jade. It has a very high heat capacity. The stone is always pleasant and warm to the touch. Jade can serve as a warming compress or heating pad for nephritis or pain in the stomach.

By wearing jade, blood pressure normalizes and the functioning of the lungs and heart improves. What does it give for female beauty and youth? The stone prevents skin and hair from drying out. It also helps the liver, heart, stomach, and circulatory system function well. Jade improves hearing and vision.

Jade massage rollers relieve headaches, normalize blood pressure, and increase sexual potency. Girls give them a cosmetic facial massage to get rid of wrinkles and prevent sagging skin. Jade pillows are considered an ancient Chinese remedy based on the healing properties of this stone.

Photos of the department

The Urology Department of the Central Clinical Hospital of the Russian Academy of Sciences treats patients: • with inflammatory diseases of the urinary tract and genital organs (cystitis, urethritis, pyelonephritis, chronic prostatitis); • with tumors of the bladder and kidneys; • with urolithiasis; • with prostate adenoma and other diseases of the genitourinary system.

The main areas of work of the urology department:

• restoration of patency of the urinary tract of all parts of the urinary system, installation of a stent catheter, surgery to eliminate urinary incontinence;
• percutaneous minimally invasive nephrostomy, kidney resection, nephrectomy for kidney masses, puncture, laparoscopic and traditional surgery for kidney cysts,
• endourological surgery for urolithiasis;
• cystectomy, transurethral resection (TUR) of the bladder;
• plastic surgery for strictures of various localizations;
• plastic surgery on the penis and scrotum;
• transurethral resection (TUR),
• laser vaporization of the prostate gland,

Prostatectomy;

• external shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL)
• contact (endoscopic) laser lithotripsy
• Microwave therapy of the prostate gland;
• laparoscopic surgery (nephrectomy, adrenalectomy, prostatectomy, resection of kidney cyst and bladder diverticulum, reconstructive plastic surgery on the organs of the urinary system);
• contact lithotripsy.

Torsunov's technique

Dr. Torsunov developed a technique based on Ayurveda (a branch of Indian traditional medicine).

According to this method, stones are selected based on the personal characteristics of the person being treated; the selected stone is framed in precious metal. The patient must be in constant physical contact with the stone for a long time.

Most often used for gastrointestinal diseases, kidney and liver diseases, migraines, etc.

It will not be able to fight diseases: myopia or farsightedness, astigmatism, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, malignant tumors.

Each stone belongs to a specific solar system. When choosing a stone, weight, size, color, type and density are taken into account. The patient is guided by age, zodiac sign, information about the place, time and date of birth.

Crystal therapy

Crystal therapy works based on the colors of a person’s aura; if a person is sick, then some colors of the aura change color or become duller. Minerals are selected by color to adjust the colors of the aura.

There are crystals with a large number of faces; they have the most powerful effect in this therapy. Ball-shaped crystals have a softer and more gradual effect.

The technique is applicable to the treatment of any disease. Since a person’s aura will change its color with the help of correctly selected crystals, which means that the disease will be conquered.

Surovikinsky techniques

Near the Surovikinsky mounds there are sandstones of the same name; they are believed to be endowed with supernatural powers. The stones of these sandstones do not lose their warmth even in the cold season. People who have visited this area report a general improvement in their body condition. They note that pain in the joints and ligaments no longer bothers them, and they feel unprecedented lightness and joy.

Stonetherapy

This is a massage method using hot stones. Previously, preference was given to basalt. But now many experts are inclined to use jadeite and marble.

Jadeite is used for hot massage, and marble for cold massage.

Massage stones are divided into six shapes, which serve different purposes and affect the body in different ways: ball, pyramid, crystal, cylinder, plates, liquid.

This massage helps relieve and relax muscle tone. Hot ones stimulate the metabolic functions of the body, and cold ones slow down and stop inflammatory processes.

For those people who have stress, depression, or who are chronically tired, the use of this technique will be very useful.

Stone therapy is contraindicated for pregnant women, diabetics, and people who are prohibited from thermal procedures.