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How To Remove Marks/scars Left In Kidney Internal Walls After ESWL?
hi sir, i have been medically unfit in army because i had kidney stones so for now i have done ESWL and now i have to appear for review board to show my fitness. So sir i want to ask you that is there any marks or scars left in kidney internal walls after ESWL which may cause hindrance as they will check it again??
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Hello,
It is a kind of fibrosis or inflammatory scar. It is difficult to completely remove the scar. Generally it will settle by itself by itself with time.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
It is a kind of fibrosis or inflammatory scar. It is difficult to completely remove the scar. Generally it will settle by itself by itself with time.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
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