What Should I Do If a Kidney Stone Falls into the Ureter?

If there are no obvious symptoms after kidney stones fall into the ureter, no special treatment is required. However, if there are obvious symptoms, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly and cooperate with doctors to treat through medications, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, and other methods.

Non-Severe Cases

1. No Special Treatment Required: If the kidney stones are small and located in the middle to lower part of the ureter, the patient may not experience significant discomfort. Therefore, observation can be temporarily performed, and generally, no special treatment is required.

Severe Cases

1. Medications: For patients with severe pain, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can be taken under the guidance of a doctor for pain relief, such as Ibuprofen Sustained-Release Capsules and Diclofenac Sodium Sustained-Release Tablets. At the same time, medications like Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Sustained-Release Capsules and Stone-Passing Granules can be prescribed to promote the excretion of stones.

2. Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy: If the above methods are ineffective, and the patient's condition is severe, affecting normal life and work, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy can be used to treat the condition. This method can break the stones into fine sand, achieving the purpose of treatment.

In addition, it is important to maintain a healthy diet in daily life, eating light and easily digestible foods, but avoiding foods high in oxalic acid and calcium, as they may worsen the condition. Furthermore, regular hospital visits are recommended to monitor the recovery progress.