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What can i do to avoid an unnecessary kidney stone removal?

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Dr. Terence Chapman answered

Specializes in Urologic Oncology

See answer: Stone size predicts chance of spontaneous passage. There is some evidence that Alpha blockers can facilitate passage of ureteral stones close to the bladder, but a rule of thumb is that 5 mm stones are 50% likely to pass with probability increasing or decreasing from there depending on size. Reducing sodium and animal protein intake along with increasing fluid intake can help prevent future stones.

Answered 6/24/2014

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Dr. James Lin answered

Yes or not...: The urgency & necessity for stone removal are relative, depending on the history of stone and response to its prior Rx, size ; location of stone, clinical pictures, patient's coping ability and cooperation. But you can just watch & see as long as you're comfortable and stone size doesn't increase. Besides, do: >2500 cc of daily urine output + cut back oral intake of salt, red meat, ; dairy by 50%.

Answered 12/25/2018

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It all depends: On the stone size, symptoms, and location. These and other factors are used to determine how risky it is to leave a stone alone or treat.

Answered 9/23/2016

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Dr. Lane Childs answered

Specializes in Urology

Prevention : Preventing stones is the obvious answer. But if you have a stone it should be treated if it is unable to pass. If you have had previous stones and know your stone- type such as uric acid, this can be treated medically and may be dissolvable. Most calcium based stones however are not dissolvable and must be removed or passed. A urologist can guide you with these decisions.

Answered 12/14/2015

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