Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

How Is A 3mm Kidney Stone Usually Removed?

3-mm calculus upper pole collecting system of the right kidney. I understand the stone part but what is upper pole collecting system?

Also does a 3 mm stone need to be removed? I recently had an emergency room visit for excruciating pain that lasted hours.
Mon, 23 Nov 2015
Report Abuse
Urologist,  's  Response
Hello
Thanks for query .

The Kidney is divided in three portions (Poles)and urine produced by these three different portion is drained in to a common bag (Renal Pelvis ) The small bags that drain urine in to renal pelvis are called as calyx 1)Upper 2) Middle 3)Lower draining the respective portion of kidney The renal Pelvis joins with the ureter to drain the urine down in to bladder.

Normally stone are formed in calyxes or renal pelvis .

A stone of a size of up to 7-8 mm pass out spontaneously and does not need any active intervention.

Ensure you drink more water to produce more urine so that the stone will gt flushed out at earliest .

Dr.Patil.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to kidney problems and comprehensive renal care, talk to a Nephrologist. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
How Is A 3mm Kidney Stone Usually Removed?

Hello Thanks for query . The Kidney is divided in three portions (Poles)and urine produced by these three different portion is drained in to a common bag (Renal Pelvis ) The small bags that drain urine in to renal pelvis are called as calyx 1)Upper 2) Middle 3)Lower draining the respective portion of kidney The renal Pelvis joins with the ureter to drain the urine down in to bladder. Normally stone are formed in calyxes or renal pelvis . A stone of a size of up to 7-8 mm pass out spontaneously and does not need any active intervention. Ensure you drink more water to produce more urine so that the stone will gt flushed out at earliest . Dr.Patil.