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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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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.
Answered 10/4/2016
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