Patient's question:
Yesterday morning, I woke up with a stomachache. I thought it was because my stomach was cold, but later I thought it might be a recurrence of kidney stones. This symptom is the same as when I had it in June. I then decided to go to the hospital to check it. After about 30 minutes, the pain gradually subsided. I'm wondering if this symptom requires me to go to the hospital for a check-up, or if it might get worse if I don't go.Doctor's answer:
Urinary tract stones are usually caused by kidney stones falling off. If they move to the ureter, it becomes more troublesome. Because after the kidney stone falls off, it passes through the three narrowings of the ureter and gets stuck at a certain narrowing, which will be very painful at that time. Urine cannot be excreted, resulting in hydronephrosis, leading to kidney function atrophy, kidney tissue necrosis, and in severe cases, affecting life. If the stone is relatively small, taking medication is best to follow the doctor's advice. If used blindly, any problems that arise can only be borne by oneself. If the stone is relatively large, it is best not to believe that taking medication will make it better, as the effect is poor, and it will also cause pain to oneself.