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Does Drilling Through Bladder Worsen Kidney Stone Condition?
hi i have had a inguinal hernia op last week unfortunately the surgeon mistook by bladder for scar tissue and managed to put a large hole requiring 5 sutures, i have a catheter in and a contrast scan next week , i suffer from kidney stones will this make them worse and wot other long term problems if any can this cause, i am a 40 year old male
Wed, 20 Jul 2016
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Contrast scan itself won't cause renal (kidney) stones and it should be done if surgeon has advised. The contrast might cause kidney damage in some people especially diabetics. It can be prevented by proper hydration. If not hydrated properly this might cause renal stones also.
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