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Kidney stone problem

2018-03-17 07:17:33
I have CT scan report of abdomen and perlvis; Which refers the following; 5*3.5mm calculus seen in left ureter at the level of L4/5 intervertebral disc causing mild hydronephrosis. No left renal calculus seen.. My doctor start giving me flowmax .4 on daily basis. Is it viable to treat like this or other treatment recommendation?
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Wait for 7-10 days if no pain and fever during this period and continue this medicine.repeat ultrasound KUB after 10 days if persistent stone then option is ureteroscopic removal of stone

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