Can Kidney Stone Be Dissolved By Medicine?

Posted on Wed, 25 Feb 2015

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Question : I have a kidney stone of size 14*12mm in the Right side kidney. Doctor told me to go for surgery.
Will it be able to dissolve by taking medicine only ?
If I got for surgery will their be any problem in future ?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Lithotripsy can be tried

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

The stones less than 15mm can be removed without surgery using Lithotripsy. Its a simple procedure where shock wave is focused onto the stone. It is done in select centre.

There wont be any problem if you undergo surgery, however surgical related complications will always be there based on which surgery is selected for you.

I recommend Lithotripsy trial for you, if that doesnt work then you can undergo surgery

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar