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I have 8mm stone in ureter tube.doctor told to do endoscopic .im in abroad& no one care for me here.after 4 months i ll go to native.so pls advice me?
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Ureteral stone: In fortunately a stone over 5-6 mm has a very low chance of passing spontaneously especially 8mm. If the stone obstructs the ureter it may result in hydronephrosis and permanent kidney damage. You will probably need cystoscopy and stone removal
Answered 8/24/2014
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