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Kidney stone
I have a calculus at the left vesicoureteric junction measuring 6.3mm causing mild proximal hydroureteronephrosis.
Q1. What are the chances that it will pass ?
Q2. Will there be any pain till it passes? If so, then what should be done inorder to reduce pain?
Q3. How long will it take to pass?
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Ureteric stone of < 6mm size pass down naturally in 30-45%of patients
Indications for intervention
Persistent pain
Fever with chills
Deterioration of Kidney function
Vomiting
Symptomatic management
. Levoflox 500mg once daily x 5 days
T.drotin 40 mg for pain
T.veltam 0.4 mg daily night x 7 days
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