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2017-07-12 15:24:24
I have a stone In my left kidney lower middle patt of size 6.5 mm.can it be treated with medicines.or surgery is the only option.
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Check your serum Uric acid level. There is a high probability for this stone to pass with medicines.  Start taking Potassium citrate syrup dissolved in water 3times daily for 3 months. Plenty of fluid orally and decrease animal protein intake,  reduce salt intake and increase citrus fruit intake.

Answered2017-07-12 16:16:44

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