Patient's question:
I have been feeling difficulty urinating recently. Often, I can't empty my bladder completely, and I don't know what's wrong. It's been better and worse at times, but I haven't seen a doctor yet. Many colleagues who heard my description said it might be a urinary stone. Now I want to know what are the early symptoms of ureteral stones.Doctor's answer:
This condition primarily manifests as a foreign body sensation in the urethra, urinary pain, and damage to the mucosa can lead to hematuria. In severe cases, it may cause urinary obstruction. Additionally, it can damage the urethral mucosa, leading to secondary infections, which may result in symptoms such as urinary frequency, urgency, and dysuria. In severe cases, it can even cause fever. Treatment should include a balanced diet, increased fluid intake, appropriate physical activity, the use of antibiotics to prevent infections, and procedures like stone flushing. Herbal remedies such as Dendrobium candidum (Jīnqiáncǎo) can also be used. Specific treatment should follow the guidance of a clinical physician. The above information is for reference.