What is a left upper ureteral stone?
Disease description:
This morning, while at work, I experienced severe abdominal pain, so I went to the hospital for an examination. The results showed a stone in my left upper ureter. What does having a stone in the upper segment of the left ureter mean?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Mingchuan
Left upper ureteral stones are relatively uncommon as primary stones; most cases occur when kidney stones become lodged in the upper segment of the ureter during the process of excretion. This condition can cause symptoms such as abdominal pain, flank pain, frequent urination, urgency, nausea, and vomiting. It is recommended to seek timely treatment under a doctor's guidance, using oral stone-expelling medications, laser lithotripsy, or surgical intervention as appropriate.
