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Can An Echogenic Calculus In The Ureter Along With Mild Hydronephrosis In The Kidney Be Cured?

My ultra sound report says as follows , what should be best possible cure for that :- Right kidney is normal in size and echo-texture. Corticomedullary differentiation is maintained, Mild hydronephrosis seen. An echogenic calculus of 14.6mm seen along upper third of right ureter with dilated lumen proximally. thanks in advance
posted on Fri, 11 Aug 2017
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U have kidney stones ! Your right kidney is normal in size and consistency .a renal stone of 14.6 mm or 1.46 cm is seen in your ureter ( tube which sends your urine to the bladder).
u have to visit Urologist ! He may break the stone surgically or treat u conservatively based on how symptomatic you are !
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Can An Echogenic Calculus In The Ureter Along With Mild Hydronephrosis In The Kidney Be Cured?

U have kidney stones ! Your right kidney is normal in size and consistency .a renal stone of 14.6 mm or 1.46 cm is seen in your ureter ( tube which sends your urine to the bladder). u have to visit Urologist ! He may break the stone surgically or treat u conservatively based on how symptomatic you are !