Symptoms of ureteral stones reaching the bladder

When ureteral stones reach the bladder, they may alleviate some of the severe pain of renal colic, but may cause frequent urination, urgency, or discomfort during urination. If accompanied by hematuria or severe pain, seek medical attention immediately.

Ureteral stones are small hard masses formed by the deposition of minerals in urine. When the stones move from the kidneys through the ureters to the bladder, they can irritate or even damage the ureteral wall. When the stones reach the bladder, this "journey" is about to end, but it does not mean that there is no discomfort at all. This is mainly related to factors such as the size of the stones and whether there is blockage.

After the stone enters the bladder, the urinary tract may remain relatively unobstructed, so the tingling symptoms in the waist and abdomen are usually greatly relieved, but it may also induce frequent urination, urgency, and pain caused by urination due to bladder irritation; some people may experience a brief burning or tingling sensation when urinating along with the stone. The movement of the stone may cause blood to appear in the urine, which is called hematuria; if the stone is large and the excretion pathway is blocked, there may be a feeling of residual urine or interrupted urination. Once accompanied by fever, nausea and other symptoms, you need to be particularly alert to the risk of infection.

It is recommended to drink plenty of water and maintain adequate daily urine volume to help expel stones. It is generally recommended to drink 2000 ml of water per day. Eat less foods high in oxalic acid and calcium or salt, and develop a light diet. If you always feel that there is a foreign body that has not been expelled during urination, or the symptoms continue to worsen, you should see a doctor as soon as possible, and use imaging examinations to clarify the stone situation, and the doctor will decide on the treatment plan.