What to do if you’re pregnant again with a ureteral stone

Ureteral stones and pregnant again recommended to the hospital for further examination, according to the location of the stone and clinical symptoms, such as observation and follow-up, drug treatment.
1. If the size of the stone is small, less than 6mm, and there are no symptoms, it is generally recommended to increase the amount of water intake, try to discharge the stone with urine, and pay attention to regular observation and follow-up.
2. If the stones are large in size and difficult to be discharged, it is recommended to request a consultation with the obstetrics and gynecology department, and choose medication such as lithotripsy granules to ensure the safety of the treatment, and generally do not carry out extracorporeal lithotripsy and surgical lithotripsy and other treatments during pregnancy.
3. If the stone causes pain and other clinical symptoms are obvious, it is recommended that intramuscular injection of progesterone can be used to relieve spasm and pain, if accompanied by severe hydronephrosis, ureteral stenting tubes or nephrolithotomy and other treatments can be taken, pay attention to reduce the impact on the fetus.
Therefore, it is recommended to go to the hospital for further examination in time, request obstetrics and gynecology consultation if necessary, and choose the appropriate treatment under the guidance of the doctor, paying attention to the adverse effects and contraindications of drugs.