Is running useful for urethral stones?

Written by Wang Shuai
Urology
Updated on October 22, 2024
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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.

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Urinary stone symptoms in men

The main symptoms of a male suffering from urethral stones are directly related to the size of the stones. If the stones are small, they often pass through urination, flushing out of the urethra without causing any discomfort. However, if the stones are large, they can get stuck in the urethra, causing a blockage during urination and significant pain. Some patients may experience hematuria due to the stones damaging the mucous membrane of the urethra. If the stones are large enough to cause impaction, especially complete obstruction of the urethra, this can lead to urinary retention and significant difficulty in urinating, necessitating prompt visit to the hospital's urology department for lithotripsy treatment.

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Urinary tract stone symptoms

The symptoms of urethral stones and the size of the stones, as well as their position within the urethra, are directly related. If the urethral stone is relatively small, patients may not experience any discomfort symptoms. By drinking more water and urinating frequently, the stone can be expelled from the body. If the stone is large and causes obstruction in the urethra, it will lead to noticeable symptoms such as urinary obstruction, frequent urination, urgency, and pain during urination. If the stone damages the urethral mucosa, there may also be symptoms of hematuria. If the stone completely blocks the urethra, it will cause urinary retention, and the patient will have significant difficulty urinating. For larger urethral stones, it is necessary to conduct timely ultrasound, CT, and other examinations to determine the specific location of the stone. Appropriate surgical treatments are then selected to crush and expel the stone from the body.

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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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What should not be eaten with urethral stones?

After suffering from urethral stones, there are no special dietary restrictions. The occurrence of urethral stones is an emergency in urology, as it can cause the patient to experience frequent urination, urgency, and pain during urination. Severe cases may lead to hematuria and urinary retention. Emergency treatment is necessary for urethral stones. If the stone is small, it can be expelled from the body by drinking more water and urinating frequently, relying on the flushing action of the urine. If the stone is large and causes obstruction in the urethra, prompt surgical treatment is needed to crush and remove the stone from the body. Therefore, after suffering from urethral stones, there are no special dietary restrictions, and it is recommended to handle it as soon as possible to restore the smoothness of urination.

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What can you eat with urethral stones?

It is recommended that patients eat more diuretic foods and fruits, such as apples, pears, peaches, oranges, and especially watermelon, which can produce a large amount of urine, flush the urethra, and possibly carry out small stones. Also, it is important to drink plenty of water every day, more than two liters, especially before going to bed—at least 500 milliliters—so that the urine volume is greater the next morning, making it easier to flush out the stones. Furthermore, patients are advised not to eat spicy and irritating foods, not to drink alcohol, especially strong spirits, and not to eat seafood, as urinary stones can easily lead to symptoms of urinary infection, and consuming these spicy and irritating foods can worsen the symptoms of infection.