How should a stone in the upper segment of the left ureter be treated?
Disease description:
I was diagnosed with a stone in the upper segment of my left ureter. I would like to receive treatment as soon as possible, but I don't have time to go to the hospital. Could you please advise how the stone in the upper segment of the left ureter should be treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Mingchuan
Treatment for stones in the upper segment of the left ureter includes spontaneous passage, medical expulsive therapy, and surgical intervention. If the stone diameter is relatively small, spontaneous passage or medical expulsive therapy may be recommended. During spontaneous passage, no medication is taken initially, but patients are advised to drink plenty of water and engage in physical activity to facilitate the stone's expulsion. Medical expulsive therapy involves taking prescribed medications, with tamsulosin being the first-line choice. Surgical intervention is recommended for larger stones and includes procedures such as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy and ureteroscopic lithotripsy.
