How long does it take for ureteral stones to pass?

Ureteral stones are relatively common urinary stones. As for how long it takes for ureteral stones to be expelled, it depends on the specific size of the stone, the treatment method, etc. For stones smaller than six millimeters, the probability of self-excretion can reach 60% to 80%. Therefore, for such stones, they can be treated with certain Chinese medicines. By taking some stone-expelling drinks, a good therapeutic effect can be achieved. In addition, drinking more water and exercising more can also promote the excretion of stones.

Prescription for treating kidney stones : Prescription 1: 100-200g of ground ivy (called small flying grass in Chaoshan area, which is common), 250-300ml of glutinous rice wine. Usage: Wash and mash fresh ground ivy, place in a large bowl, cover with a smaller bowl, pour in boiling glutinous rice wine (baked for more than ten minutes), and consume when it is warm enough. 1 to 2 times a day, 7 to 10 days as a course of treatment. Prescription 2 : 50 grams of Centella asiatica, 24 grams of Melaleuca alternifolia seeds, 15 grams each of Sargassum and Cuscuta australis, 12 grams each of Aster tataricus, Poria cocos, and Achyranthes bidentata, 10 grams each of Linderae scabra and saltpeter. Usage: Decoction in water, 1 dose per day, 2 times, 10 days as a course of treatment. Prescription three : 60 grams of Centella asiatica, 35 grams of Lycopodiella ciliata, 15 grams each of Polygonum multiflorum, Dianthus superbus, Rehmannia glutinosa, licorice tip, chicken gizzard lining (grind and swallow), 12 grams of Plantago seed, 10 grams each of Gastrodia elata, Rhubarb, Gardenia jasminoides, 9 grams of Achyranthes bidentata, and 8 grams of amber powder (taken with water). Usage: Decoction in water, 1 dose per day, 2 times a day. Do jumping exercises for 30 minutes 1 hour after taking the medicine.

Prescription : 5 grams of Akebia, 10 grams of Plantago, 5 grams of Polygonum multiflorum, 1 gram of Rhubarb, 15 grams of Talcum, 5 grams of Licorice root, 5 grams of Dianthus superbus, 5 grams of Gardenia, and 0.2 grams of Juncus. Usage: Prepare 7 doses and drink one dose with boiling water as tea every day. Try to drink more every day. Prescription No. 5 : 20 grams of Nei Jin Jie, 15 grams of Poria, 10 grams of Polygonum multiflorum, 15 grams of Lycopodiella, 10 grams of Pyrola, 15 grams of Centella asiatica, 10 grams of Ophiopogon japonicus, 20 grams of Rehmannia glutinosa, 6 grams of Licorice, 15 grams of Plantago, and 10 grams of White Peony Root. Usage: Decoction in water, 1 dose per day.

The harm of stones : 1. Causing urinary tract obstruction. This is the most common secondary damage of kidney stones and the main cause of secondary renal damage. Blockage of the urinary tract lumen by kidney stones can cause water accumulation above the blocked area. Kidney stones can cause hydronephrosis for too long, which can obstruct urination and put too much pressure on the blocked parts. This can reduce blood flow to the kidneys, cause renal tubules and necrosis, and cause kidney atrophy and shrinkage, resulting in decreased renal function or complete failure. This is one of the hazards of kidney stones. 2. Stones that cause little local damage but are highly mobile cause very little damage to local tissues. Large and fixed staghorn stones can cause the epithelial cells of the renal calyx and renal pelvis to fall off, leading to ulcers, hyperplasia of fibrous tissue, infiltration of neutrophils and lymphocytes, and even fibrosis. 3. Leading to renal failure If the stones are allowed to develop, they may eventually develop into renal failure, commonly known as uremia. Secondly, if ureteral stones block the ureter, the urine in the kidney cannot be discharged smoothly, which will cause kidney accumulation. Urine will accumulate in the kidney for a long time, leading to secondary infection and even uremia, threatening the patient's life.

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