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How Can A Kidney Stone Be Removed?

Male 69 yo, 180 #. 8x5mm stone in rt. kidney interpolar region. Found on CT for another reason. Last night had significant pain that took 1000 mg Naproxim & a muscle relaxant. Have for 3 years intermittent pain like this and always consider it my back was out & went to a chiropractor without much relief. Should I consider seeing a nephrologist to see if lithotripsy is a valid thing to be done?
Tue, 2 Jan 2018
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Kidney stones can be removed by non-invasive procedure as surgery is not usually necessary.
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is the most frequently used procedure for the treatment of kidney stones.
Sometimes a procedure called percutaneous nephrolithotomy is recommended to remove a stone, particularly when the stone is quite large or in a location that does not allow effective use of ESWL.
Procedure of stone removal by ureteroscopy may be needed for mid- and lower-ureter stones.
Kindly consult Nephrologist for clinical evaluation and appropriate management.
Hope the information provided helps.
Best wishes.
Regards,
Dr.Ashakiran.S.
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How Can A Kidney Stone Be Removed?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Kidney stones can be removed by non-invasive procedure as surgery is not usually necessary. Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is the most frequently used procedure for the treatment of kidney stones. Sometimes a procedure called percutaneous nephrolithotomy is recommended to remove a stone, particularly when the stone is quite large or in a location that does not allow effective use of ESWL. Procedure of stone removal by ureteroscopy may be needed for mid- and lower-ureter stones. Kindly consult Nephrologist for clinical evaluation and appropriate management. Hope the information provided helps. Best wishes. Regards, Dr.Ashakiran.S.