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I am suffering from left kidney stone the size is 3mm. i often experience pain on the left side of my stomach. i don't want to go through a surgery?

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Dr. Richard Sarle answered

3 mm stone: If no infx and pain under control may pass stone of that size 70-80% chance, but if pain increases and or infx, surgery may be needed.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I am suffering from left kidney stone the size is 3mm. i often experience pain on the left side of my stomach. i don't want to go through a surgery?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Sarle answered

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