Are ureteral stones a minor problem?

Among the urinary stones, ureteral stones are more common. The ureter of the human body stretches for a long time, from the back of the upper abdomen all the way to the lower abdomen. The lumen of the ureter is not uniform in thickness, and is thin in three places, the upper, middle and lower parts, which are prone to stone retention. Stones often cause severe lower back and abdominal pain requiring emergency room visits. After the pain is relieved, it can be the same as normal, and ureteral stones are relatively small, some people treat it as a minor problem and neglect to treat it, not realizing that this may lead to serious consequences. The ureter is a necessary route for urine excretion from the kidneys. Stones blocking the urinary ducts cause hydronephrosis, which may lead to renal impairment, and if not treated in time, may lead to renal atrophy or even loss of function. In some cases, secondary infections will occur, fever will occur, and in severe cases, ureogenic septicemia may occur, which is life-threatening. Small stones can be very harmful, and ureteral stones need to be treated aggressively. Ureteral stones are relatively small, and treatment measures are varied and cover almost all stone treatment techniques. Very small stones can be hydrated or assisted with medication to remove stones, and larger stones can be treated with extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, or a variety of minimally invasive procedures such as ureteroscopy, percutaneous nephrolithotripsy, laparoscopy, etc. to remove the stones. The choice of specific methods needs to be considered comprehensively. Ureteral stone treatment starts from a low point, many grassroots hospitals carry out stone treatment business, mixed, you need to choose experienced hospitals and doctors to preside over the treatment. Improper choice of methods can complicate the treatment process.