How to treat ureteral stones? What are the symptoms of ureteral stones?

Patients with ureteral stones may choose medications such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics, opioid analgesics, or antispasmodics for treatment. Alternatively, surgical options including extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, ureteroscopic lithotripsy and stone extraction, or percutaneous nephrolithotomy may be considered. Symptoms of ureteral stones include paroxysmal pain in the flank or upper abdomen, hematuria, vomiting, urinary frequency, and urgency.