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Kidney stone
I had a stone in both kidneys..in left it was 5 mm amd right about 7 or 10.. Actually it was 3 years ago..so i dont exactly remember amd the reports are missing..but recently..i had a right side stomach pain..so i doubt it may be cause of stone so i did USG and in the report it came that i have a stone in ureter 11.2 mm i dont know wjat should i do..should i do surgical treatment or increasing my intake can help me?
Stone of size more than 6 mm require surgical intervention
Absolute criteria for intervention
Recurrent pain
Infections
Deterioration of kidney function
Next Steps
kindly consult with Urologist nearby
Health Tips
very less likely that stone of such a big size can be managed conservatively
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