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Was recently hospitalized w/kidney stone which is now in the distal left ureter (per ct scan). would kidney stone produce excessive gas and bloating?

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

NO: But the narcotics taken for the renal colic is probably the culprit. Try non narcotic NSAID's

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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