I'm a bit worried because my recent sonography showed a 5 mm stone in the upper part of my left ureter, and it's just 2.1 cm away from the PU junction. I would really appreciate some guidance on how to treat this stone and what steps I can take to prevent severe pain. What should I be doing at this point?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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-A 5mm stone in the left upper ureter near the PU junction can sometimes cause severe pain if it moves or blocks the flow of urine. Treatment options include medications to help pass the stone or possibly a procedure like lithotripsy or ureteroscopy if ne

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Answered 04/07/2025

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