Question 1

can a kidney stone cause abdominal swelling?

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Kidney stones: It would be unusual but bloating can be associated with kidney stones and renal colic which can make you feel like your abdomen is swollen.

Question 2

does kidney stones cause swelling?

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Not sure: What you mean. Can you be more specific. Swelling of what?  They can cause swelling of the kidney but not swelling of legs for example.

Question 3

will a kidney stone cause swelling in the stomach?

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yes: Kidney stones can cause inflammation which can lead to irritation of other abdominal organs, like the intestine.  Intestinal inflammation can lead to bloating and distention.

Question 4

can kidney stones cause gi problems or numbing and swelling in legs?

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Not typically: kidneybstone will usually cause flank or groin pain

Question 5

could kidney stones cause a tingling feeling swelling or any other problems in testicles?

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Yes: Referred pain to the testis can occur. If there are any testicular abnormalities on physical exam, they need to be followed up.

Question 6

what can cause acute inner elbow lymph node swelling golf ball size bilateral. passed kidney stone 2 days prior.see dr 2morrow. took flomax (tamsulosin) for stone

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Lymph node swelling: This location of lymph node swelling typically associates with an inflammatory reaction at the elbow or below, in your forearm or hand. Did you have an IV in your arm or hand? Flomax (tamsulosin) could lead to an allergic reaction but I think you would see other evidences. Are nails and fingers irritated? Do you have a rash elsewhere?

Question 7

having an eswl & investigative procedure to find the cause of kidney swelling (neither ct scan or ultrasound showed why and non-obstructive kidney stones were seen). urologist only ordered urinalysis but no pre-op bloodwork. sound right?

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: You need to know what is causing the Kidney 'swelling', the size and positions of the stones and in detail the 'investigative' procedure and why. You should have some routine blood tests before the procedure including coagulation profile and urine C&amp; S.. Generally ESWL is not done for asymptomatic stones without a specific reason . No harm getting a second opinion. Good luck.

Question 8

i have a kidney stones that i can't pass .it's been a week 1/2 now! i hurt all over & can't eat from nausea.but now i am swelling all over bad why?

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See your urologist: If a stone hasn't passed after 10 days, it's time to get help. Not sure why you're swelling all over but this is a concern.

Question 9

how long is swelling in the abdomen and back expected to last after a perc kidney stone remova surgery? tenderness?

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Not long: There should be minimal, if any abdominal swelling after percutaneous kidney stone removal. Unless either the peritoneum was punctured or a large volume of irrigating fluid escaped into the retroperitoneum. In which case subject might develop temporary ileus, meaning that bowel stops working and abdomen swells. Flank swelling and pain should settle down after 3-4 days.

Question 10

my legs have been in pain all day, i even took a strong pain med my doc gave me for migraine dilaudid no relief n they keep swelling over n over? they swell and go down then swell again in a few hours. i have a kidney stone could that have anything

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No: Your kidney stone is a separate issue. You need a thorough exam of the vascular system  you need to also give a personal history such as do you smoke or any alcohol. This certainly is abnormal so go back to your doctor

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What can cause acute inner elbow lymph node swelling golf ball size bilateral. passed kidney stone 2 days prior.see dr 2morrow. took flomax (tamsulosin) for stone

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Having an eswl & investigative procedure to find the cause of kidney swelling (neither ct scan or ultrasound showed why and non-obstructive kidney stones were seen). urologist only ordered urinalysis but no pre-op bloodwork. sound right?

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I have a kidney stones that i can't pass .it's been a week 1/2 now! i hurt all over & can't eat from nausea.but now i am swelling all over bad why?

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How long is swelling in the abdomen and back expected to last after a perc kidney stone remova surgery? tenderness?

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My legs have been in pain all day, i even took a strong pain med my doc gave me for migraine dilaudid no relief n they keep swelling over n over? they swell and go down then swell again in a few hours. i have a kidney stone could that have anything

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