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Does kidney stones cause swelling?

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Dr. Anthony Filly answered

Specializes in Radiology

Not sure: What you mean. Can you be more specific. Swelling of what? They can cause swelling of the kidney but not swelling of legs for example.

Answered 2/24/2013

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