How should urethral stones be treated?

Written by Wang Shuai

Urology

Updated on September 18, 2024

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For the treatment of urethral stones, it is first necessary to use ultrasound, CT scans, and other examinations to specifically determine the stone's location and size within the urethra for appropriate treatment. If the stone is small, such as around 5 millimeters, this condition can be managed by increasing water intake and frequent urination, relying on the flushing action of the urine to expel the stone from the body. If the stone is large and causing obstruction in the urethra, and if it is a posterior urethral stone, it is recommended to push the stone back into the bladder under cystoscopy, followed by lithotripsy. If it is an anterior urethral stone, the condition can be treated under ureteroscopy by using holmium laser lithotripsy, after which the stone can be squeezed out of the body or by injecting paraffin oil into the urethra to lubricate and then expel the stone.

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Can urethral stones be broken up?

Urethral stones can be treated with lithotripsy, but it is necessary to understand the specific location and size of the stones. If the urethral stones are relatively small, there is no need for lithotripsy. By drinking more water and urinating frequently, most patients can expel the stones out of the body through the flushing action of urine. Lithotripsy is only considered when the stones are relatively large and become lodged in the urethra, causing urinary retention and other issues. The common methods used include the use of urethroscopes and cystoscopes, and the stones are crushed under a holmium laser. This procedure requires anesthesia and is considered minimally invasive surgery with relatively small trauma and quick recovery. Generally, patients can be discharged from the hospital three to five days after surgery.

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What should I do about the stabbing pain from a urethral stone?

Urethral stones can cause urethral pain, painful urination, and even a feeling of urinary blockage, with severe cases leading to urinary retention. For urethral pain caused by stones, it is first necessary to examine the specific size and location of the stone within the urethra. If it is a small stone in the anterior urethra, it is advised to drink more water and urinate frequently to flush the stone out of the body with the flow of urine. If the stone is large and becomes lodged in the urethra, or even completely blocks the passage, causing urinary retention, it is recommended to undergo surgery as soon as possible. The stone should be crushed and expelled from the body, with a catheter left in place after surgery. The patient can usually be discharged from the hospital within three to five days.

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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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What drink is good for urethral stones?

It is generally suitable to take some stone expulsion granules.For urethral calculi, it is first necessary to determine the location of the stones, whether they are kidney stones, ureteral stones, or bladder stones, as well as the size of the stones, whether there are any obstructions and other symptoms. If the above symptoms occur, in addition to initial conservative treatment, it is also necessary to clarify these issues before proceeding with the next steps based on the results.Normally, attention should be paid to rest, avoid eating spicy and irritating foods, avoid sitting for long periods, and moderate exercise, such as going up and down stairs, can all help in the expulsion of stones, followed by regular follow-up checks.

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The difference between urethral stones and kidney stones.

Urethral stones and kidney stones are both types of urinary system stones. The main difference between the two is due to their location within the urinary system: kidney stones are located in the kidneys, while urethral stones are located in the urethra, which is their fundamental difference. The main symptoms of urethral stones include irritation of the urethra, leading to frequent urination, urgent urination, painful urination, and even blood in the urine or urinary retention. For urethral stones, if the stones are relatively small, they can be flushed out of the body by drinking more water and urinating frequently; however, if the stones are larger, surgical treatment is required. In the case of larger kidney stones, they can cause water retention in the kidneys and even infections, and it is advised to have surgery for these stones as soon as possible.