Urinary stones pain

If the stone is relatively large and gets stuck in the ureter during the downward flow, the patient may experience distending pain and discomfort in the lower back. The specific pain level is related to the patient's sensitivity to pain. Some patients may experience mild pain, manifested as level 3-4 pain, and a small number of patients are more sensitive to pain and may even experience painful shock, manifested as level 8-9 pain. If the stone is relatively small and can pass smoothly through the ureter to the outside of the body, it will generally not get stuck in the ureter, and the patient may not have any symptoms, manifested as level zero pain. The pain level of ureteral stones is related to the size of the stone and the patient's sensitivity to pain.

Do urinary stones require surgery?

If there are urinary stones, a clear judgment should be made based on the size of the urinary stones, the location of the stones, etc. If the urinary stones are relatively small and in the kidneys, they do not affect the water accumulation and renal function of the kidneys, and no special treatment is required. Drink more boiled water, do more jumping exercises, and use some stone-discharging drugs. It is entirely possible to expel the stones from the body through the urethra. If the stones are relatively large and affect renal function, it is recommended to go to a local tertiary public hospital. Surgery can be selected for treatment. Minimally invasive surgery is more commonly used in clinical practice, and holmium laser surgery is selected for treatment.

Can I eat sweet potatoes if I have urinary stones?

There are also some foods, such as fresh vegetables and fruits, which can be eaten more appropriately. Patients should also drink more water and urinate more, which is very helpful in preventing the formation of stones. Generally speaking, sweet potatoes can be eaten for ureteral stones. Eating more sweet potatoes and cereals is very helpful in preventing the formation of stones. Sweet potatoes are a kind of dietary fiber food. For patients with ureteral stones, special attention should be paid to their diet. A light diet should be the main thing, and some spicy and irritating foods should be avoided as much as possible.