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Suggest Treatment For Kidney Stones

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Posted on Thu, 22 Sep 2016
Question: Need help for treating 4mm kidney stone
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Answered by Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
good health

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for query.

Most of the people with 4mm renal calculi can pass them in urine.
If renal calculi more than 5mm require surgical procedure like lithotripsy.

Only treatment for now is drink plenty of fluids at least 4-5 litres per day.
I need more information to help you.
Do you have pain while passing urine or groin area?
Any vomiting,nausea?
What is your age?

Get back to help you further.

Regards,
Dr VSK
Note: For further queries related to kidney problems and comprehensive renal care, talk to a Nephrologist. Click here to Book a Consultation.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
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Suggest Treatment For Kidney Stones

Brief Answer: good health Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for query. Most of the people with 4mm renal calculi can pass them in urine. If renal calculi more than 5mm require surgical procedure like lithotripsy. Only treatment for now is drink plenty of fluids at least 4-5 litres per day. I need more information to help you. Do you have pain while passing urine or groin area? Any vomiting,nausea? What is your age? Get back to help you further. Regards, Dr VSK