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I have severe pain due to three small kidney stones i went to the doctor and found out i need to know what i can do for this recurring pain i already?
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Lithotripsy: Stones can be pulverized by sound waves so that the small fragments can pass in the urine. Please discuss this option with your doctor.
Answered 5/31/2015
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