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I have 2 kidney stone on is 2.6 cm and other on is 4mm my doctor told me u have to do operation or ur kidney will get damage plz help...?

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Location location : This depends on the location of the stones. Remember this is your body you got to make a choice and you could also choose to get a second opinion.

Dr Pasniciuc and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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