Ureteral stones entering the bladder symptoms

When ureteral stones enter the bladder, symptoms such as difficulty urinating, hematuria, frequent urination, and urgency usually occur. If these problems are found, you should seek medical attention in time. After confirming the specific location and size of the stone through imaging tests, the doctor will take drug treatment, lithotripsy or other intervention measures according to the situation.

1. Common symptoms of ureteral stones entering the bladder

After ureteral stones enter the bladder, patients can often feel obvious symptoms, including the following:

- Difficulty urinating: Stones may move within the bladder and cause temporary urinary tract obstruction, leading to difficulty urinating or even a sudden interruption of the urine stream.

- Frequent and urgent urination: Stones irritate the bladder mucosa and cause symptoms similar to cystitis, such as frequent and urgent urination.

-Hematuria: Movement of stones in the bladder or urethra may cause abrasions of the mucosa, resulting in bloody urine or obvious blood clots during urination.

-Lower abdominal pain: You may feel a dull or stabbing pain in your bladder, especially during urination.

When the above symptoms occur, it is crucial to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Doctors can use ultrasound, X-ray or CT tests to more accurately understand the condition of the stones.

2. Treatment of stones after they enter the bladder

For stones that enter the bladder, doctors will take the following treatment measures depending on the size of the stone and whether it blocks the urinary tract:

-Drug treatment: For small stones less than 5 mm, it is usually recommended to drink plenty of water to increase urine flow, and to use stone-excreting drugs (such as α-receptor blockers and diuretics) to promote stone excretion.

- Bladder lithotripsy: Generally, for stones with a diameter of more than 5 mm that cannot be discharged on their own, the doctor may use cystoscopy combined with laser or ultrasonic lithotripsy technology to directly break the stones into small pieces and guide them out of the body.

-Surgical stone removal: If the stone is too large, causing severe infection, or obstruction to be removed by non-invasive methods, minimally invasive or open surgery may be needed to remove the stone.

3. Auxiliary stone removal methods in daily life

To minimize the risk of serious problems from stones, patients can also make lifestyle adjustments:

-Drink plenty of water: Make sure to drink 2-3 liters of water every day to help dilute urine and speed up the excretion of stones.

- Adjust your diet: limit the intake of high-oxalate foods (such as spinach, nuts) and high-salt foods, and avoid drinking large amounts of sugary drinks such as cola. Increasing the intake of lemon water can help prevent the formation of new stones.

-Appropriate exercise: Regular activities such as jumping can use the impact of gravity to promote the movement of stones into the urethra and increase the chance of natural stone excretion.

Symptoms of ureteral stones entering the bladder may vary from person to person. If you experience discomfort during urination or hematuria, please seek medical attention immediately to avoid further aggravation of the condition and complications such as urinary tract infection or obstruction. Early intervention and lifestyle adjustments can reduce the interference of stones on daily life and improve quality of life.