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Urolithiasis is a common disease in all age groups. Treatment of ureteral stones usually involves surgery or lithotripsy. So how long should abstain from sex after removing ureteral stones?
1. What are ureteral stones?
The urinary system consists of: kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. A ureteral stone is a stone that occurs in the ureter. Some factors increase the risk of ureteral stones such as: Genetics, diet, urinary tract infection, sedentary lifestyle, drinking less water...Here are some warning signs of ureteral stones such as: :
In addition to renal colic: Dull pain in the lumbar region In renal colic: Pain from the back spreads to the front, down to the genitals, pain does not relieve pain, taking painkillers does not help. May cause fever, nausea, and vomiting. Urinary tract infections: Fever, bloody urine, painful urination, urinary frequency. Renal failure complications: Oliguria, anuria, edema.
2. What to do when you have ureteral stones?
Patients with suspected ureteral stones are indicated for abdominal ultrasound, X-ray, CT scan or UIV. Based on the location of the stone, the shape of the stone, the size of the stone and the patient's kidney function, the doctor will decide on the treatment method.
Currently there are 2 main methods of treating ureteral stones:
Medical treatment: If the stone is < 4 mm in size, it can be eliminated by itself If the stone is 4 mm - 6 mm in size, it is still possible to self-removal but less likely. If the stone is less than 6 mm in size, the chance of spontaneous discharge is very low. Treatment with interventional methods: Extracorporeal lithotripsy: With stones < 20mm, the location is close to the kidney. Using high frequency shock waves to break the stone into small debris. Retrograde endoscopic lithotripsy: With hard stones, small or medium size, cannot be dispersed outside the body, stone removal through the skin is difficult. The endoscope is threaded from the urethra, up the bladder to the ureter, using a laser to destroy the stone into small pieces, and then suck it out. Percutaneous lithotripsy: Under anesthesia, a small tunnel is opened through the skin, and a device is inserted to break up the stone. Extraperitoneal endoscopy to remove stones: Under general anesthesia, open three small tunnels in the hip and back, open the ureter, and remove the stones. Open surgery to remove stones: Used when the stone is too large, less invasive treatment fails.
3. How long does ureteral stone surgery abstain from sex?
After the intervention, many people wonder how long it takes to have sex with ureteral lithotripsy? The answer depends on the method of stone removal.
Relationship after ureteral lithotripsy: If the lithotripsy is done outside the body, after the stone is eliminated in about 1-2 weeks, it is possible to have normal sex again. If the stone is taken through the skin, endoscopic lithotripsy, the patient can have sex again after removing the JJ tube. Usually 1 month after surgery, the JJ tube can be removed.
4. Notes after ureteral lithotripsy
Ureteral stones are very recurrent. After the stone is removed, the patient should pay attention to eating and exercising to help limit the recurrence of stones.
Drink an average of 2 liters of water per day, depending on the ambient temperature, you can drink more or less; Limit eating foods high in citrate and oxalate, cheese, red meat, viscera,... Solve urinary tract abnormalities: junctional stenosis, urinary tract disorders, urinary tract infections,... Exercise regularly, do not sit for long and avoid holding urine; When there are symptoms: back pain, abnormal urination, you must go to the hospital for examination soon. Ureteral stones account for the majority of urinary tract diseases. Before, during and after treatment of ureteral stones need to be active and follow the doctor's prescription to be safe and avoid complications of the disease. Contact your doctor immediately if you have questions about ureteral stones.
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