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What is the best treatment for a 1 cm kidney stone? this is my first stone.
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Fluids: 24 hour urine collection for a snap shot of what goes on inside the kidney and then therapy can be tailored. Untill then drink enough water to make about 2.5 liters of urine or untill urine is white in color.
Answered 3/27/2018
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ESWL: A 1 cm stone in the kidney is a good candidate for shock wave lithotripsy if it is visible on x-ray.
Answered 9/11/2018
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