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I Have Had A Long History Of Kidney Stones, With
Question: I have had a long history of Kidney Stones, with recent (over the last 4 months) occasional pink urine and moderate right flank pain, which I would describe as a constant dull ache. My renal scan shows the following:
Right kidney demonstrates some delay in excretion with a timed peak of 19 minutes however upon Lasix administration there is rapid decrease in activity. CONCLUSION: Mild retention radionuclide right kidney due to prominent renal pelvis and caliectasis. There is no evidence of persistent obstruction or hydronephrosis. Differential uptake 57% on the right and 43% on the left. Could the Caliectasis be inflammation from having passed a stone, and will it require intervention?
Right kidney demonstrates some delay in excretion with a timed peak of 19 minutes however upon Lasix administration there is rapid decrease in activity. CONCLUSION: Mild retention radionuclide right kidney due to prominent renal pelvis and caliectasis. There is no evidence of persistent obstruction or hydronephrosis. Differential uptake 57% on the right and 43% on the left. Could the Caliectasis be inflammation from having passed a stone, and will it require intervention?
Brief Answer:
That is definitely possible
Detailed Answer:
Hi Jennylynnw,
The calyx ectasis is most likely caused by local irritation after a passed kidney stone. If your renal function tests are normal, it does not require any intervention.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if you have further questions.
That is definitely possible
Detailed Answer:
Hi Jennylynnw,
The calyx ectasis is most likely caused by local irritation after a passed kidney stone. If your renal function tests are normal, it does not require any intervention.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if you have further questions.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
I'm still pretty uncomfortable. How long does that usually take to resolve? My only abnormal labs were elevated Ph in my urine and low Calculated Osmolality on my Chem profile. BUN and Creatinine were fine.
Brief Answer:
It can be weeks
Detailed Answer:
Hi again Jennylynn,
It can be several weeks to subside. The urine and blood tests are absolutely fine. You can try some NSAID (ibuprofen, bonyl, etc.) for symptomatic relief.
Hope this helps. Please do not hesitate to write, if you have further questions.
It can be weeks
Detailed Answer:
Hi again Jennylynn,
It can be several weeks to subside. The urine and blood tests are absolutely fine. You can try some NSAID (ibuprofen, bonyl, etc.) for symptomatic relief.
Hope this helps. Please do not hesitate to write, if you have further questions.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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