Question 1

hoping you can tell me, is transplant ever an option for kidney stone treatment?

Accepted Answer

Very, very rarely.: In patients with renal failure caused by some large kidney stone a transplant may be performed. During my fellowship, i saw a patient who had a large staghorn calculus (stone) in his solitary kidney that eventually led to renal failure. He eventually received a transplant.

Question 2

kidney stone removal - what are my options?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Stenting for temproary relief of pain and obstruction

extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy - stones less than 2 cm

ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy - stones in ureter or kidney

percutaneous nephrolithotomy - stones > 2cm or 10-15mm in lower pole. Inpatient procedure often combined with one or both of the above procedures over the course of several days.

Question 3

i have had a 10mm kidney stone for over 2 years and i have pain daily and cannot do normal things. i do not have insurance what options are there?

Accepted Answer

Depends on stone: If stone is not obstructing the kidney, or part of it, it may not because of pain. If activity causes pain, may not be the stone. Uncommon, but if stone is uric acid, can be dissolved with fluids and urine alkalinization. A typical calcium oxalate stone that size will require shock wave  treatment, or internal  laser treatment thru a scope passed up to the kidney. Prevent more:fluids,lemon,lowsalt

Question 4

what are the options to remove a kidney stone if it is as big as a crab apple?

Accepted Answer

Multiple.: A stone that size is not going to be amenable to the standard lithotripsy techniques. An important question is if there is any function left in the kidney. If not, the kidney is not doing any good except   serving as a potential source of serious infection, and  should be removed surgically. If the kidney should be saved, the stone can be removed surgically or by percutaneous nephrolithotomy.

Question 5

i have 8mm kidney stone. is it big enough to cause constant gross hematuria? can it pass naturally? what are my options to get it removed if hematuria persists and natural passing isnt possible?

Accepted Answer

Urologist: You should consult a urologist to ascertain if the stone is suitable for lithotripsy, endoscopic removal or would require open surgery. Once the stone is out, if the blood in urine persists, it would require and evaluation.
Wish you good health!

Question 6

i have been diagnosed with a 9mm kidney stone in the lower quadrant of my right kidney. i have no symptoms and stone was discovered after an mri..what are my options ? is this something that can just be ignored if i have no symptoms?

Accepted Answer

: Stone in the lower pole is not as risky as in the upper pole but it should not be neglected. You should be evaluated by a urologist. Good luck.

Question 7

i have am 8mm kidney stone located in the inferior pole. not symptomatic currently, but was discovered by blood in urine. what are my options?

Accepted Answer

Nothing or something: If it's not causing you any symptoms, you don't necessarily have to do anything at the moment. If it starts to give you problems (pain, kidneys stop working, etc) then you can have it broken up with shock waves or directly surgically removed (likely the best option for a lower-pole stone). Definitely need to see your doc (and possibly a nephrologist) for this one.

Question 8

my doc said only ultrasound blasting & no other medications can get rid of kidney stones. are there other options?

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: Largely, there has been no known non-surgical means to get rid of stones in the urinary tracts except the uric-acid stone but still a length "ordeal" to cope to dissolve it. So, please direct the Qs on when and how to surgically get rid of stones - either in kidneys or ureters or bladder, to your urologist timely for individual details. Best wish ...

Question 9

an 84 yr 86 lb female, lg kidney stones in both.unable to walk due foot swelling &degen.bone loss w/spurs in lower back.is surgery an option.

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: The answer really depends on the overall health of the patient as well as the size and location of the stones, all of which determine what type of surgical procedure would be best for her specific case.  Her treating physicians will consult with the urologist to decide if surgery is best for her.

Question 10

12mm kidney stone?

Accepted Answer

Big one: It will require intervention to excise.  Also, get your calcium and parathyroid hormone levels checked.

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Hoping you can tell me, is transplant ever an option for kidney stone treatment?

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I have had a 10mm kidney stone for over 2 years and i have pain daily and cannot do normal things. i do not have insurance what options are there?

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What are the options to remove a kidney stone if it is as big as a crab apple?

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I have 8mm kidney stone. is it big enough to cause constant gross hematuria? can it pass naturally? what are my options to get it removed if hematuria persists and natural passing isnt possible?

A member asked:

I have been diagnosed with a 9mm kidney stone in the lower quadrant of my right kidney. i have no symptoms and stone was discovered after an mri..what are my options ? is this something that can just be ignored if i have no symptoms?

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I have am 8mm kidney stone located in the inferior pole. not symptomatic currently, but was discovered by blood in urine. what are my options?

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My doc said only ultrasound blasting & no other medications can get rid of kidney stones. are there other options?

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An 84 yr 86 lb female, lg kidney stones in both.unable to walk due foot swelling &degen.bone loss w/spurs in lower back.is surgery an option.

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12mm kidney stone?

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