My CT scan done for back issues revealed a kidney stone. What should I do?

Question

Hello doctor,

On a thoracic lumbar CT scan performed early this month, the radiologist found a 5 mm non-obstructive stone.

Answer 1

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No medicines are required at all. Just drink plenty of fluids and the stone would pass easily.

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Answer 2

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I do not find any major reason to worry based on your MRI findings.

However, you have to tell me the symptoms for which this MRI was performed. Any MRI needs to be co-related clinically as even the MRI of an asymptomatic person can show slight disc problems.

I hope it helps. Revert with the details for a better help.

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Answer 3

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As such, there is no compression in your report. Moreover, the positive findings do not correlate with your symptoms.

If your pain or numbness radiates to your hands, the compression has to be in the cervical spine and not in the lumbar spine. An L5S1 radicular pain would cause pain and numbness in the legs.

So, my recommendations would be to go for a cervical physiotherapy and Vitamin B12 shots. Vitamin B12 deficiency can also cause numbness symptoms.

I hope it helps you. If you have any further query please ask me.

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