Urology

Urological Conditions

Ureter

Ureteral stones

Suffering from a ureteral stone is an extremely painful condition. A ureteral stone is actually a kidney stone that has moved into the ureter. If small enough, the stone will pass through the urine with some or no pain. However, as the stone grows, it can obstruct urine flow and become lodged in a narrow part of the ureter. The most common symptom is a sharp pain in the back or side, or possibly the lower abdomen. Symptoms may also include nausea, vomiting, or blood in the urine. Typically, stones are treated by drinking lots of fluids, to cause the stones to exit the body with the urine. In more severe cases, where the stones have become too large, or other treatment has not worked, surgery to remove the stones may be necessary.