Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Go to emergency care if you or your child cannot pass urine, appears seriously unwell, becomes confused, has trouble breathing, or has signs of severe dehydration.
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
Contact a healthcare professional promptly for new burning with urination, blood in the urine, side pain, repeated wetting, a weak urine stream, or symptoms of a urinary infection.
Seek urgent medical assessment for:
Fever with back or side pain, vomiting, or urinary symptoms
A baby younger than 3 months with a temperature of 38°C or higher
A child who is unusually sleepy, difficult to wake, or not feeding
Severe or rapidly worsening abdominal, back, or side pain
A new mass of tissue appearing at the urinary opening
Fever with a known urinary blockage also needs urgent assessment because infected urine may not drain normally.
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Arrange routine follow-up as advised if a ureterocele has been found but is not causing current symptoms.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Ureterocele. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.