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Stone breaker for kidney stones
A 48-year-old male asked:
Dr. Peter Sadowanswered
Pathology 19 years experience
Big one: It will require intervention to excise. Also, get your calcium and parathyroid hormone levels checked.
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Dr. James Krickanswered
Urology 38 years experience
Stone > 1cm: Options largely depends on the location of the stone. A non-obstructing stone in a renal calyx can be treated with shockwaves most of the time. A st... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dean Giannoneanswered
Internal Medicine 27 years experience
Metabolic issue.: Kidney stones are initiated by metabolic derangements in the handling of urinary oxalate, uric acid or calcium, for example. These derangements can be... Read More
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Dr. Gerald Mandellanswered
Nuclear Medicine 54 years experience
Minerals: A kidney stone is hard mass developed from crystals that separate from the urine within the urinary tract. Kidney stones may contain various combinati... Read More
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Dr. Dean Giannoneanswered
Internal Medicine 27 years experience
Metabolic issue.: Kidney stones are initiated by metabolic derangements in the handling of urinary oxalate, uric acid or calcium, for example. These derangements can be... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
Dr. Chris Ohanswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Depends on size: Once kidney stone is confirmed by ct of kidneys treatment depends on size. Large stones needs to be surgically removed by urologists while smallers on... Read More
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Dr. Robert Greeranswered
Family Medicine 46 years experience
Urologic help: If the stone is passing we have a few options but if the stone is "locked" in the kidney it needs less attention.
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6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. George Klauberanswered
Specializes in Pediatric Urology
Small pass,big UroDr: Stones up to 5-6mm diameter can pass spontaneously, drink copiously . If stuck may require Flomax (tamsulosin) to dilate ureter, ureteroscopy or temp.... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. Addagada Raoanswered
General Surgery 58 years experience
Most likely: you will pass it some times with lots of pains , drink plenty of water , if it get stuck then your rotor will help you.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Suzanne Rizkallaanswered
Internal Medicine 38 years experience
Yes: Through laser treatment to break down the stones.
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5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Madhu Kandarpaanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 11 years experience
?from what: Medically speaking possible causes of death are kidney failure, sepsis, hemorrhage if neglected;.
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A 47-year-old male asked:
Dr. Pavel Conovalciucanswered
Family Medicine 25 years experience
Kidney stones: Never heard that kidney stones would be classified by their color. More explanation from you would be helpful.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Paxton Danielanswered
Radiology 34 years experience
If they: Are sitting in the kidney minding their own business they may produce no symptoms. If they block the flow of urine to the bladder they can produce con... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Langanswered
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology 54 years experience
Many causes: In women the most common cause is not drinking enough water. In men, the most common is too much calcium in the urine and there are several causes for... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
Dr. Chris Ohanswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Flank pain/bloody ur: Flank pain and blood in urine is classic. You will need to have your vitals checked, urine analyzed and either kidney ct or ultrasound. Take pain meds... Read More
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