Is urethral calculus easy to treat?

Written by Wang Shuai
Urology
Updated on September 14, 2024
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Urethral stones are relatively easy to treat. For smaller stones, drinking more water and urinating frequently can help flush the stones out of the body with the flow of urine. If the stones are larger and cause blood in the urine, difficulty urinating, or even urinary retention, they can also be treated with a cystoscope or ureteroscope. Under direct vision, the stones can be broken up with a holmium laser and removed, generally without the need for open surgery. Therefore, if you suffer from urethral stones, there is no need to worry excessively. It is sufficient to promptly visit the hospital's urology department for diagnostic procedures such as ultrasounds or CT scans to determine the exact size and location of the stones, and then choose the appropriate treatment method.

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Where does it hurt in the stomach when having urethral stones?

Urethral stones primarily refer to stones located within the urethra. Based on their location within the urethra, urethral stones are classified into anterior and posterior urethral stones. Posterior urethral stones typically indicate stones lodged at the position of the prostate. In such cases, the main areas of pain are the lower abdomen, the anal region, and the perineum. On the other hand, anterior urethral stones refer to stones located in the anterior urethra, with the usual sites of pain being the palpable area of the penile urethra, mainly presenting as painful urination. Therefore, examinations such as color ultrasound are necessary to precisely identify the location of the stones for targeted treatment.

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Can urethral stones cause urgent urination?

Urethral stones can cause symptoms of urinary urgency because the stones stimulate the urethra, causing urgency. In addition to urgency, symptoms include frequent urination and painful urination, and in severe cases, blood in the urine may occur. If the stone is relatively large, it can block the urethra, leading to symptoms of urinary retention. If suffering from urethral stones, it is necessary to go to the hospital's urology department for ultrasound and CT scans of the urinary system to understand the specific size and location of the stones in the urethra, and to carry out targeted treatment. If the stones are small, they can be expelled from the body by drinking more water and urinating frequently, relying on the flushing action of the urine. If the stones are large, it is recommended to undergo surgery as soon as possible.

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Which department should I go to for urethral stones?

For urethral stones, it is generally advisable to visit the urology department of a local hospital. It is best to undergo an abdominal plain film examination to clearly determine the location of the stone, which can also be identified through a urological examination. If it is an anterior urethral stone, which is close to the urethral opening, it can be removed through the urethra using methods such as compression. If it is a posterior urethral stone, it may not be reachable with forceps; in such cases, surgery at the hospital may be necessary. Posterior urethral stones are generally treated as bladder stones. When a cystoscope is inserted, posterior urethral stones are usually pushed into the bladder, where they can be crushed with forceps or fragmented with a laser before removal. If an examination reveals a urinary tract infection, anti-inflammatory symptomatic treatment is also necessary, and a catheter may be left in place post-surgery.

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Is urethral calculus easy to treat?

Urethral stones are relatively easy to treat. For smaller stones, drinking more water and urinating frequently can help flush the stones out of the body with the flow of urine. If the stones are larger and cause blood in the urine, difficulty urinating, or even urinary retention, they can also be treated with a cystoscope or ureteroscope. Under direct vision, the stones can be broken up with a holmium laser and removed, generally without the need for open surgery. Therefore, if you suffer from urethral stones, there is no need to worry excessively. It is sufficient to promptly visit the hospital's urology department for diagnostic procedures such as ultrasounds or CT scans to determine the exact size and location of the stones, and then choose the appropriate treatment method.

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Is running useful for urethral stones?

If you suffer from urethral stones, running does not have a significant effect. If you have urethral stones, it is recommended to go to the hospital's urology department as soon as possible for a urinary system ultrasound, CT, and other examinations to determine the exact location and size of the stone in the urethra, and then proceed with targeted treatment. If the urethral stone is relatively small, it is advisable to drink more water and urinate frequently, relying on the flushing action of the urine to expel the stone from the body. If the stone is relatively large, it is recommended to have surgery as soon as possible. Running or jumping is generally used for stones in the upper or middle segments of the ureter. In this case, increasing physical activity may cause the stones in the ureter to move into the bladder. If you have urethral stones, vigorous exercise does not have a noticeable effect.