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For Kidney Stone Which Is The Best Treatment Options?

hi,my father has 12 mm stone under the kidney.he was given option to do a key hole surgery or another method of breaking the stone.which would be the best option.My father is worried of operation.please advise.what kind of diet or food can be taken further to avoid formation of stones.
Tue, 6 Sep 2016
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choice of surgery depends on site of stone, size of stone. urinalysis for calcium, Uric acid, oxalate should be done to know the abnormality. generally high fluid intake , increase citrus food ( lemon)and avoiding red meat and tea, coffee intake is advised to the patients.
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For Kidney Stone Which Is The Best Treatment Options?

choice of surgery depends on site of stone, size of stone. urinalysis for calcium, Uric acid, oxalate should be done to know the abnormality. generally high fluid intake , increase citrus food ( lemon)and avoiding red meat and tea, coffee intake is advised to the patients.