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A member asked:

I had lithotripsy 1 week ago - still not passing stone fragments and the pain in my kidney is getting worse, not better. should i seek help?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes: you might have a secondary obstruction. I would at least call the urologist who helped set up your lithotripsy and relate your symptoms.

Answered 5/28/2018

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Yes: By now you should have passed those fragments and you should have felt better. See your urologist or if unavaile you should go to ER.

Dr Lawson and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/12/2017

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