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Any medicine to break the kidney stone of 8mm size?
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Not likely: Nbmost of these stones cannot be dissolved, except uric acid stones.
Answered 5/2/2013
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Kidney stones: Calcium oxylate stones are the primary type in north america. They cannot be dissolved. Around 15% of stones are uric acid. It may be possible to dissolve these by alkalinizing the urine. See a urologist for assessment and treatment recommendations.
Answered 12/28/2019
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