How to treat urethral stones
Disease description:
I have been feeling unwell recently and just discovered that I have a urethral stone. How is a urethral stone treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Cao Zhiqiang
Common treatment methods include:
1. Medication: For small stones, doctors may recommend certain medications to help the stone pass naturally, such as alpha-blockers, which can help relax the muscles in the urethra and facilitate stone passage.
2. Shock wave lithotripsy: Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy is a non-invasive method that uses high-energy shock waves focused on the stone to break it into smaller particles, which are then passed in the urine.
3. Urethroscopic lithotripsy: If the stone is large or located near the urethral opening, doctors may use a urethroscopy—a long, narrow tube-like instrument inserted through the urethra into the bladder—to locate the stone and break it up using laser or other tools.
Maintaining adequate fluid intake can help in passing stones and preventing new ones from forming. If symptoms such as pain, fever, or hematuria occur, prompt medical attention is advised.
