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Kidney stone problem
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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Lithotripsy can be chosen for soft stone which Can be made out by your scan
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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
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Feel free to ask anything else you want
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Dr. Mangesh Patil
Urologist
25 yrs exp
Mumbai
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
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