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I am 40 w history of 3 stones. had lithotripsy to remove stone in right kidney 4 mths ago. follow up us normal, but now have mild intermittent pain on left side. blood shows bun of 20 (high end of normal) & creatine of 1.09 (past ~1.0). significant?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Indeterminate: Left side pain in this context may suggest another stone forming in the left kidney. The increase in creatinine is not alarming, more values will be needed for a trend.

Answered 12/15/2019

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A member asked:

I am 40 w history of 3 stones. had lithotripsy to remove stone in right kidney 4 mths ago. follow up us normal, but now have mild intermittent pain on left side. blood shows bun of 20 (high end of normal) & creatine of 1.09 (past ~1.0). significant?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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