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A member asked:

I had kidney stones surgically removed more than a year ago..the similar pains has resurfaced ,can it be the same issue?

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Yes: of course....you have demonstrated that you are a stone former and need ongoing observation for recurrance

Answered 1/10/2018

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Likely: If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, and waddles like a duck, I would assume that you are having recurrence of the same problem. You should check with the doctor who diagnosed the kidney stone issue before.

Answered 1/10/2018

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