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I have a kidney stone in my left kidney so what should i do to remove the stone?
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Kidney stone: If stone is actually in the kidney, depending on size, it could be treated with u/s waves (eswl) or removed percutaneously through a small opening in the flank.
Answered 2/19/2013
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