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A member asked:

Ok so always issues with stones and now found out i have renal colic with 4 more stones in that kidney, it hurts often even driving sometimes help.

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Dr. Richard Amerling answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Urology, Nephrology: If you have colic, i.e. are currently passing a stone, suggest you see a urologist, or go to ER if in severe pain. Long term, you need to see nephrologist for a metabolic assessment of blood and urine to see why you are forming stones, and to help prevent forming new ones.

Answered 1/2/2015

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