How Should I Handle Bleeding After Kidney Stone Surgery?
Kidney stone surgery generally refers to extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy and percutaneous nephrolithotomy. Postoperative bleeding may be caused by coagulation dysfunction or wound infection.
1. Coagulation dysfunction: If the patient sustains severe kidney damage during extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, it may lead to coagulation dysfunction, which may also manifest after surgery. In this case, treatment can be administered through the transfusion of fresh frozen plasma to replenish the body's coagulation factors, thereby achieving hemostasis.
2. Wound infection: If the patient's constitution is weak and they do not pay attention to local wound care, bacteria may invade the wound, sometimes leading to suppuration, resulting in the above symptoms. Antibiotics such as Amoxicillin capsules or Cefixime granules can be prescribed to treat the infection.
1. Blood transfusion: If the bleeding is caused by coagulation dysfunction and the amount of blood loss is significant, timely blood transfusion at a hospital is necessary to avoid further complications.
2. Hemostasis: If the bleeding is due to wound infection, anti-infective medications such as Levofloxacin Hydrochloride capsules or Azithromycin capsules can be taken under medical guidance. Additionally, vitamin K4 tablets or Aminomethylbenzoic Acid tablets may be prescribed as adjunctive therapy. Regular follow-up visits to the hospital are also recommended to monitor the recovery process.
