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Kidney stone problem

2020-04-25 14:08:35
An upper ureteric calculus measuring 14.7mm noted on left side,i tried homeopathy but in my ct scan stone is still there,should i do lithotripsy
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There is no other option except intervention. This much big stone cant be removed with medicines.
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U need to get operated as early as possible
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All procedures are done endoscopic nowadays. So dont worry

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Please upload your reports All the treatment plan can be discussed Lithotripsy can be chosen for soft stone which Can be made out by your scan

Answered2020-04-25 15:10:15

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Dear patient, You had different options RIRS /PCNL /ESWL (which you call as lithotripsy) ESWL is least favoured at present Best is RIRS then PCNL Hope you got your answer Regards Feel free to ask anything else you want

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A CT UROGRQPHY will give us an idea of the HU . ESWL without DJ stenting can sometimes give painful episodes ...
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CT UROGRQPHY

Answered2020-04-26 19:47:16

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