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11 Mm Stone At The Junction Of Kidney And Ureter With Some Hydronephrosis, Lower Back Stiffness, Muscle Twitching. Can It Be Solved ?

I have a 11 mm stone at the junction of my kidney and ureter with some hydronephrosis . I don t know how long it has been there but I have been pain free concerning typical stone symptoms of pain in general I have lower back stiffness , muscle twitching, and tingling sensations in feet with a sense of just not feeling well which has persisted for approximately 5 months or so. Could this be due to the pathology described because of chemical imbalance Due to the certain amount of kidney failure and can it be resolved by elimination of stone?
Sun, 17 Feb 2013
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Hi,
the size of the stone and associated kidney nephrosis might warrant a more invasive a serious care. Tests to evaluate kidney function in this case are so vital. Serum creatinine levels, a complete serum electrolyte panel (Potassium and Calcium especially) and kidney ultrasounds are of great importance,
Considering that the stone is clinically symptomatic with pain, is greater than 6mm in size and with an associated hydrnephrosis, considering removal of this stone is almost imperative and life saving. Left undone could be a serious threat to the affected kidney with a high risk of kidney failure.
Removal of the stone could be through open surgery or endoscopy or another modern method, called Lithotripsy using Laser. The choice is always made by the urologist depending on the clinical eva;luation and financial readiness of the patient.
Its reasonable to book urgently to meet a urologist.
Thanks as I hope this helps,
Best regards,
Luchuo, MD.
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11 Mm Stone At The Junction Of Kidney And Ureter With Some Hydronephrosis, Lower Back Stiffness, Muscle Twitching. Can It Be Solved ?

Hi, the size of the stone and associated kidney nephrosis might warrant a more invasive a serious care. Tests to evaluate kidney function in this case are so vital. Serum creatinine levels, a complete serum electrolyte panel (Potassium and Calcium especially) and kidney ultrasounds are of great importance, Considering that the stone is clinically symptomatic with pain, is greater than 6mm in size and with an associated hydrnephrosis, considering removal of this stone is almost imperative and life saving. Left undone could be a serious threat to the affected kidney with a high risk of kidney failure. Removal of the stone could be through open surgery or endoscopy or another modern method, called Lithotripsy using Laser. The choice is always made by the urologist depending on the clinical eva;luation and financial readiness of the patient. Its reasonable to book urgently to meet a urologist. Thanks as I hope this helps, Best regards, Luchuo, MD.