What about kidney stones in the lower ureter?

When kidney stones move down to the lower end of the ureter, depending on the size and number of stones as well as the overall status of the patient, treatment can be carried out by medication lithotripsy, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, ureteroscopic lithotripsy, laparoscopy or open surgery. 1. For stones smaller than 0.6cm, you can try to treat them with medication lithotripsy, which can be applied with alpha-blockers, such as tamsulosin. Drink plenty of water, appropriate activities to promote the discharge of stones. 2. For small stones with a diameter of 0.6cm~1cm, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy can be used for treatment. Its success rate is related to the size of the stone, its composition, and the degree of encapsulation by the tissue. 3. For patients who have failed to extract stones by extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, patients with stones that have stayed for a long time, or patients with combined urinary tract infections, ureteroscopic lithotripsy can be used for treatment. 4. For ureteroscopic lithotripsy failed lower ureteral stones, as well as the existence of other ureteral lesions need to be dealt with, can also be considered using laparoscopic or open surgical means of treatment. As soon as urinary stones appear, you should go to the hospital immediately. Under the guidance of the doctor to follow the medical prescription standardized treatment.