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I have msk and have constant kidney pain. one doc told me i can't have pain unless it's passing or stuck in the uretur...but i do. stones are present?

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Dr. Quresh Khairullah answered

See below: If a ct scan shows no kidney stones it is unlikely to be the reason for pain, would look for another cause, a stone in the ureter would show up on a plain x ray or would require a special x ray if there is a strong suspicion.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 1/19/2017

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Dr. James Krick answered

Renal stones: Occasionally stones located in the kidneys do cause kidney pain chronically.

Dr Nguyen and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/26/2013

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A member asked:

I have msk and have constant kidney pain. one doc told me i can't have pain unless it's passing or stuck in the uretur...but i do. stones are present?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Quresh Khairullah answered

Dr Fowler agreed

Dr. James Krick answered

Dr Nguyen and another doctor agreed

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