Is male urethral calculus serious

The severity of male urethral stones depends on the size, location and complications of the stones. Generally, they can be removed by urethral probes or treated by urethroscopic lithotripsy. Treatment for special groups may be more complicated. Whether male urethral stones are serious depends mainly on factors such as the size, location and complications of the stones. If the stone is small and located in the scaphoid fossa or anterior urethra, it can usually be removed by urethral probe, which is generally not serious. If the stone is large and located in the posterior urethra or accompanied by urethral stricture, it may be difficult to expel it by itself. Treatment such as urethroscopic lithotripsy or lithotomy is required, which is relatively serious. In addition, if the stone exists in the urethra for a long time, it may cause complications such as urinary tract infection, urethral stricture, urinary retention, etc., which seriously affects the quality of life of the patient. For male urethral stone patients, they should seek medical attention promptly, and the doctor will formulate an individualized treatment plan according to the specific situation. During the treatment process, patients need to pay attention to rest and drink plenty of water to promote stone excretion. It should be noted that some special groups, such as patients with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, etc., may be more complicated to treat urethral stones and need to be treated under the guidance of a doctor. In short, the severity of male urethral stones varies from person to person, and patients should seek medical attention in time to obtain the best treatment effect.