How can I treat the pain caused by ureteral calculi?

The pain caused by ureteral calculi can be relieved through general treatment, medication, and surgical treatment. If patients experience discomfort, they should seek medical attention promptly and select an appropriate treatment method under the guidance of a doctor. Here are the treatment options:

For those with smaller calculi and no significant clinical symptoms, observation for a period of time may be appropriate, with appropriate drinking of water or taking medication such as lithagogue granules as prescribed by a doctor to promote excretion.

For larger calculi, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as diclofenac sodium sustained-release tablets or ibuprofen capsules should be used under the supervision of a professional physician for pain relief. Additionally, intravenous injection of pethidine hydrochloride injection and atropine sulfate injection can be administered for sedation and spasmolysis to alleviate renal colic symptoms. Furthermore, oral administration of alkaline drugs such as potassium sodium hydrogen citrate granules and sodium bicarbonate tablets can be combined to increase urine pH, which is conducive to dissolving small calculi and expelling them through urine.

Methods such as percutaneous nephrolithotomy, laparoscopic nephrolithotomy, and open surgery can be used to remove larger calculi from the body, leading to complete relief of pain. However, these methods are usually applicable to individuals with severe conditions. Therefore, it is recommended to communicate with your attending physician based on your own condition to determine whether to adopt this approach. In daily life, it is essential to maintain good habits, avoid high-purine foods to prevent additional burden on the kidneys and hinder recovery. Additionally, personal hygiene should be maintained, with frequent changing of underwear to prevent bacterial infections that can lead to urinary system inflammatory reactions.