How to pass urethral stones

The main methods for removing urethral stones are as follows: 1. Natural expulsion: For smaller stones, increasing fluid intake to produce more urine can help flush the stone out naturally through the flow of urine. Appropriate physical activities, such as jumping, may also facilitate stone passage. 2. Medication: For larger stones or cases where natural expulsion is difficult, medical treatment may be used. This includes taking traditional Chinese medicines with stone-expelling or stone-dissolving effects, or Western medications such as potassium citrate granules. 3. Surgical intervention: When the stone is large or accompanied by infection, surgical treatment may be necessary. Procedures such as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) or urethroscopic stone removal can be used to break up or extract the stone. When selecting a treatment method, factors such as stone size, location, and the patient’s overall health should be comprehensively considered, and treatment should be conducted under the guidance of a physician.