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My wife has an 8mm kidney stone and excruciating pain that started 9/29. urologist wont see her until 10/18. is there anything we can do?

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Dr. Ivan Ip answered

Fluids: Drink plenty of fluids, 1.5 - 2l a day is a good start.

Answered 8/21/2016

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Dr. Olivia Liao answered

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Hydration, pain : Control and if needed, go to an urgent care center.

Answered 7/27/2016

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A member asked:

My wife has an 8mm kidney stone and excruciating pain that started 9/29. urologist wont see her until 10/18. is there anything we can do?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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