Patient's question:
Do you need to hold half of your urine after extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy for ureteral stones? Why do some doctors say not to hold urine while others recommend it? If holding urine is necessary, for how many days should it be done? I had extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy for a 1.1 cm lower ureteral stone today. After the procedure, the doctor told me to hold urine for 4 days. If I can't hold it, I should urinate half and save the other half. However, holding urine is very uncomfortable, so I searched some posts online. Some people say not to hold urine, which has left me confused. Could you please clarify whether doctors actually need me to hold urine or not? Additionally, I urinated 10 times today, but I only carefully checked the first three times. Every time after urinating, I checked my urine for stones, but only once did I find a tiny piece.Doctor's answer:
Ureteral stone extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is essentially the process of breaking down the original large, non-excretable stones into several smaller ones, allowing these small stones to be excreted from the body with urine.Medical advice: It is not necessarily required to hold urine after lithotripsy, but it is advisable to drink more water to increase urine volume, which helps the shattered small stones pass out of the body with urine. I believe everyone knows that ureteral stones cause more harm to men, so it is important to seek treatment as soon as possible. In daily life, attention should be paid to dietary habits, with a focus on a light diet and avoiding irritating foods. Additionally, regular follow-up visits may be necessary when needed.