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My boyfriend (sailor) has 3mm stone in both kidneys in lower pole. needs to get it removed and ready for sailing in 20 days. please suggest what to do?

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See a urologist: Speak with a urologist to find out if it really needs removal and what the best method would be to remove it.

Answered 6/21/2013

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