What are the treatments for ureteric calculi?

Small stones usually do not require medical treatment. They often pass out naturally through urine without causing severe symptoms.

For larger stones, a doctor may prescribe medications that temporarily dilate the ureter.

If stones cannot be removed with medication, other treatment methods are used:

• Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL):
  Shock waves are directed from outside the body toward the stone, breaking it into small fragments, which then pass out through urine.
• Ureterorenoscopy:
  A tube with a camera is inserted through the urinary tract to locate the stone. The stone is then broken into small pieces using a laser or a probe at the end of the scope.
• Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL):
  A small incision is made in the back, and a camera-equipped tube is inserted into the kidney. The stone is either removed or broken into smaller pieces using a laser.