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CT Scan Shows Presence Of Stones In Kidney. Anything To Worry?
CT SCAN REPORT shows two small stones in the right kidney but no pelvecaliectasis. The size of the stone is more or less 0.3cm. There is 0.9x0.5x0.4cm calcified right distal 3rd ureteral stone. There is 0.3cm calcified left distal ureteral stone. The urinary bladder fails to show any stone within. Both kidneys are normal in size and density with normal cortical thickness. How serious is my condition?
Sat, 8 Jun 2013
Welcome to HCM.Stones in the kidneys occur due to malfunction of the metabolism of calcium/oxalate/struvate or other similar substances.It would help if the stones are removed and analysed for its chemical composition.The correction of the pathway of the offending substance and its avoidance in diet may prevent recurrent stone formation.A cystoscopic uretroscopy and basket removal of the distal stone and a PCNL removal for the kidney stones would help avoid open surgery.The use of a double J stent may help remove such small stones.
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In your description you did not mention if you are presently having any symptoms such as pain, vomiting, nausea etc which may be related to the stones. The size of stone is not usually responsible for the pain associated with stone, but rather it positioning. Usually stones that are less than 0.4cm pass away spontaneously and do not necessitate any interventions. If you increase your consumption of non-alcoholic fluids, you might reduce the chances of developing any complications related to the stones you are having. You will need to consult with a urologist for proper review. Some laboratory tests aimed at determine if any complications have developed related to your stones such as kidney stones, azotemia, hyperuricemia, electrolyte disorder etc. So your doctor after reviewing you is better placed to request the specific tests and decide on which treatment plan is best for you.
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Thanks for posting your query,
In your description you did not mention if you are presently having any symptoms such as pain, vomiting, nausea etc which may be related to the stones. The size of stone is not usually responsible for the pain associated with stone, but rather it positioning. Usually stones that are less than 0.4cm pass away spontaneously and do not necessitate any interventions. If you increase your consumption of non-alcoholic fluids, you might reduce the chances of developing any complications related to the stones you are having. You will need to consult with a urologist for proper review. Some laboratory tests aimed at determine if any complications have developed related to your stones such as kidney stones, azotemia, hyperuricemia, electrolyte disorder etc. So your doctor after reviewing you is better placed to request the specific tests and decide on which treatment plan is best for you.
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