The stone in the ureter

The stone in the ureter is a rather dangerous problem, which can arise as a consequence of the urolithiasis occurring in the body. In this disease, one or more kidney stones are sometimes moved to the ureter and become stuck in places of anatomical narrowing of this organ. Such a situation can cause complications such as hydronephrosis, obstructive pyelonephritis, fistulas in the ureter and renal failure, so it should be treated with all seriousness.

In this article, we will tell you what causes this severe illness can cause, what symptoms accompany the stasis of stones in the ureter in women and men, and what treatment is required in this dangerous situation.

Causes of stones in the ureter

Causes that can cause a similar problem, there are quite a lot. Most often this disease provokes the following factors:

• change in the composition of urine and its acidity;
• disturbance of phosphate and oxalate metabolism;
• infectious diseases of the kidneys and urinary system of inflammatory nature;
• various diseases of the bone system;
• congenital anomalies of the structure of renal pelvis and calyx;
• dehydration of the body;
• genetic predisposition;
• excessive consumption of too fatty, spicy and smoked food;
• mechanical injuries.

Symptoms of a stone in the ureter in women and men

Usually, the stone in the ureter has a vivid clinical picture. The patient begins to suddenly experience a severe malaise, which in some cases periodically subsides independently, but then again resumes.

During the seizure, the following signs are noted in adult patients of either sex:

• intense pain in the lower abdomen and in the groin, giving in the hypochondrium and lower back;
• fever and chills;
• excessive tension of the abdominal muscles;
• attacks of vomiting and nausea;
• constipation or diarrhea.

In addition, there is usually a constant urge to go to the toilet. In this case, if the stone is located in the lower part of the ureter and completely covers the cavity of this tube, urine is not released.

What should I do if a stone is stuck in the ureter?

Certainly, if a combination of the above symptoms is found, you should call an ambulance as soon as possible or call a doctor. Medical workers will conduct all necessary diagnostics, determine what exactly caused the malaise, and determine whether the situation is critical.

Removal of the stone from the ureter is performed surgically or conservatively. As a rule, if the amount of education does not exceed 2-3 mm, serious measures are not taken, limited only to wait and see tactics.

To help the stone to get out of the ureter independently and to alleviate the condition of the patient, prescribe a number of medications and procedures, namely:

• antispasmodics, for example, "No-Shpa" or "Trigan-D";
• urolitiki, such as "Soluran", "Avisan", "Blomaren" or "Tsistenal";
• physiotherapeutic procedures - diathermy, electrocution, baths;
• physiotherapy;
• in the presence of severe renal colic - analgesic drugs or narcotic blockade in a hospital in a medical institution;
• rarely - antibiotic therapy.

In addition, today, crushing of stones in the ureter is actively used by ultrasound. Using this method allows in a short time to grind the pebbles so that they leave the body on their own. As a rule, it is applied when the diameter of the stone exceeds 6 mm.

The operation to remove the stone from the ureter is carried out only in extreme cases. Meanwhile, if its size is more than 1 cm, without the intervention of surgeons usually can not do. In addition, the operation is also done in the case of a serious infectious process, obstruction of the ureter, and also when conservative methods of treatment do not bring the desired result.