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Went to the er w/ severe back pain after having a lumbar puncture on 12/24. on the ct the lumbar site looked ok but they found a kidney stone w/ hydronephrosis in my r kidney. how closely should my dr watch this and should i ask to be sent to a urogist? h

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Dr. Boris Aronzon answered

Urologist: Urologist involvement is necessary to avoid further damage to your kidney and to help you to diminish risks of new stones. Multiple modalities exist to treat your condition.

Dr Sparacino and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

Went to the er w/ severe back pain after having a lumbar puncture on 12/24. on the ct the lumbar site looked ok but they found a kidney stone w/ hydronephrosis in my r kidney. how closely should my dr watch this and should i ask to be sent to a urogist? h

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Boris Aronzon answered

Dr Sparacino and another doctor agreed

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