What should I do if I have hematuria due to urethral stones?

Written by Wang Jian
Urology
Updated on September 05, 2024
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For urethral stones, if hematuria occurs, the size of the urethral stones should be first considered. Generally, urethral stones are caused by kidney stones or ureter stones that move to and become lodged in the urethra, with the main symptoms being blood in the urine, difficulty urinating, and even urinary retention.

If the urethral stone is relatively small, exercising more and drinking more water usually can help in expelling the stones out of the body; this generally applies to stones smaller than four millimeters. If the stone is larger and cannot be expelled, it is recommended to undergo cystoscopy to push the stone back into the bladder to be broken up and removed, or to directly remove the stone through the urethra. Additionally, if the stone is very close to the external opening of the urethra, it can also be removed using hemostatic forceps to clamp out the urethral stone.

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Is running useful for urethral stones?

If you suffer from urethral stones, running does not have a significant effect. If you have urethral stones, it is recommended to go to the hospital's urology department as soon as possible for a urinary system ultrasound, CT, and other examinations to determine the exact location and size of the stone in the urethra, and then proceed with targeted treatment. If the urethral stone is relatively small, it is advisable to drink more water and urinate frequently, relying on the flushing action of the urine to expel the stone from the body. If the stone is relatively large, it is recommended to have surgery as soon as possible. Running or jumping is generally used for stones in the upper or middle segments of the ureter. In this case, increasing physical activity may cause the stones in the ureter to move into the bladder. If you have urethral stones, vigorous exercise does not have a noticeable effect.

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Causes of Urethral Stones

The formation of urethral stones generally does not occur in the urethra itself; most urethral stones form in the bladder or kidneys. During the process of stone elimination, they fall into the urethra, thus forming urethral stones. After urethral stones occur, patients often experience noticeable pain during urination and a sensation of urinary obstruction. Some patients may also exhibit symptoms of hematuria and should promptly visit the hospital's urology department for an ultrasound to determine the exact size and location of the stones. If the stones are small, it is recommended to drink plenty of water and urinate frequently to flush the stones out of the body. If the stones are larger and become lodged in the urethra, it is advised to seek surgical treatment as soon as possible to break down and eliminate the stones.

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Which department should I go to for urethral stones?

For urethral stones, it is generally advisable to visit the urology department of a local hospital. It is best to undergo an abdominal plain film examination to clearly determine the location of the stone, which can also be identified through a urological examination. If it is an anterior urethral stone, which is close to the urethral opening, it can be removed through the urethra using methods such as compression. If it is a posterior urethral stone, it may not be reachable with forceps; in such cases, surgery at the hospital may be necessary. Posterior urethral stones are generally treated as bladder stones. When a cystoscope is inserted, posterior urethral stones are usually pushed into the bladder, where they can be crushed with forceps or fragmented with a laser before removal. If an examination reveals a urinary tract infection, anti-inflammatory symptomatic treatment is also necessary, and a catheter may be left in place post-surgery.

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What is the best treatment for urethral stones?

For the treatment of urethral stones, we first need to use ultrasonography or CT scans to determine the exact location and size of the stones within the urethra for treatment. If the stone is relatively small, such as about five millimeters, this condition can be treated by drinking more water and urinating frequently, relying on the flushing action of the urine to expel the stone from the body promptly. If the stone is larger, and has caused obstruction in the urethra, it is necessary to see the specific location of the stone. If it is causing obstruction in the posterior urethra, a cystoscope can be used to push the stone back into the bladder before performing lithotripsy. If the obstruction is in the anterior urethra, a small amount of liquid paraffin oil can be injected into the urethra to squeeze the stone out, or treatment can be conducted through holmium laser lithotripsy or open surgical stone removal.

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How should urethral stones be treated?

For the treatment of urethral stones, it is first necessary to use ultrasound, CT scans, and other examinations to specifically determine the stone's location and size within the urethra for appropriate treatment. If the stone is small, such as around 5 millimeters, this condition can be managed by increasing water intake and frequent urination, relying on the flushing action of the urine to expel the stone from the body. If the stone is large and causing obstruction in the urethra, and if it is a posterior urethral stone, it is recommended to push the stone back into the bladder under cystoscopy, followed by lithotripsy. If it is an anterior urethral stone, the condition can be treated under ureteroscopy by using holmium laser lithotripsy, after which the stone can be squeezed out of the body or by injecting paraffin oil into the urethra to lubricate and then expel the stone.