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Passed kidney stone about 3 weeks ago and still having mild discomfort in side. how long can this go on? or should i see a doctor?

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Dr. Julie Abbott answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Definitely....: especially if you haven't been working with a doctor already. Usually discomfort associated with passage of a kidney stone will have dissipated by 3 weeks. Questions needing answers are 1) Is there an associated infection?, 2) Are there more stones?, 3) What is the composition of the stone? (it should be/have been analyzed). See a kidney specialist or urologist to review. Good wishes:)

Answered 8/10/2016

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Dr. David Lipkin answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Need a reevaluation: I'm concerned you may have an additional stone that hasn't passed yet as you shouldn't be continuing to have pain 3 weeks after passing a stone. You should see your physician for evaluation and a referral to a urologist if not already seeing one. For more information on kidney/ureteral stones see: http://bit.ly/2aBx4ww and http://bit.ly/2bjmabS

Answered 8/10/2016

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