I Currently Suffer Greatly With Kidney Stones. My Doctor In

Posted on Wed, 18 Mar 2020

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Question : I currently suffer greatly with Kidney Stones. My doctor in the USA advised me that he considered me too old to undertake surgery for the problem!
My question is do these stones get bigger or remain the same - am I to suffer this pain for the rest of my days? I am currently in Spain

Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
The can increase in size

Detailed Answer:
Hi Peterjshield,

Kidney stones can increase in size over time. The most important question is how much the stones bother you and how? Have you tried extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy for kidney stones? Any medications?

Looking forward to hearing from you.

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Follow up: Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (4 hours later)

The pain is excruciating (10) for at least 6 hours a day. Please tell me more about the shock wave treatment you mention.
I am only taking (prescribed)Paracetamol 500mg.

Follow up: Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (22 hours later)

Awaiting answer?????

Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Ask a local urologist

Detailed Answer:
Hi again XXXXXXX

Shock wave lithotripsy is simply high frequency waves that travel through your body to be absorbed by the stones that are crushed. It is associated with some discomfort, but harmless. You should ask your urologist - or get a second opinion from another urologist - to find the nearest place possible for this treatment.

Hope this helps. Please let me know if you have further questions.

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