Hydronephrosis with 10mm ureter stones need surgery?

Question
Hello doctor,
I am 20 years old this year, when I went to an ultrasound, I found that my left kidney was left with grade 1 water and ureteral stone 10mm, I had no pain, no fever, normal urination and clear white urine. , so please ask the doctor if hydronephrosis with 10mm ureteral stones need surgery? Thanks for the advice doctor.
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Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor Vu Ngoc Thang - Center for Digestive - Hepatobiliary - Urology, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “Does hydronephrosis with 10mm ureteral stones need surgery? , the doctor answered as follows:
Ureteral stones are one of the leading causes of kidney failure and can damage the kidneys by blocking the urinary tract from the kidneys down. Normally, ureteral stones can be treated medically in 4-6 weeks, if the stone cannot be urinated out, it is necessary to intervene (whether painful or not). Any intervention method also needs to be based on the location, size, and condition of your kidneys (laparoscopic surgery, extracorporeal lithotripsy...). Therefore, you need to see a specialist soon for specific advice.
If you still have questions about the treatment of hydronephrosis with 10mm ureteral stones, you can go to a medical facility of Vinmec Health System for early examination and treatment. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!