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Hi, i've been diagnosed with extra renal pelvis with swollen left kidney and constant (almost daily) u.t.is from year 2011. now, heavy mixed elements (may be contaminants) in my water. what does all of this mean, please and what should i do?
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Need kidney test : you should have a nuclear medicine scan to see if your swollen kidney is blocked. If you have documented infections by urine cultures should be evaluated by urologist.
Answered 7/16/2015
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