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March ct shows bilateral mid-pole 6mm kidney stones (grown from 1 & 2mm from ct in sept). ive had multiple utis with flank pain that subsides w/antibiotics. would urologist consider removing the stones? worried they will grow & cause more problems?
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The key is to find out what kind of stones you have as different kinds Ned different treatment. I the mean time increase amount of water you drink. Ask about lithotripsy.
Answered 3/12/2023
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He /she probably wil. Drink plenty of water. Good luck
Answered 3/13/2023
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