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My wife's kidney stone removal is delayed due to infection. Help.
Query: Hi doctor,My wife is in the hospital right now. This is the second time we have been here. The first time was two weeks ago. She had a major stone blocking her kidney and a kidney infection. She has a nephroureterectomy catheter installed, and the bag is no longer filling up, and she had a fever las... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First, I want you to relax since the emergency treatment to unblock the kidney was done by nephrostomy or nephroureterectomy. Secondly, endoscopic treatment for the stone should never be done with active infection. The stone will be there, and antibiotics treatment shou... Read Full »
How to manage the pain and burning in my right lower abdomen?
Query: Hello doctor, I have pain and burning sensation in my right lower abdomen. I had an appendicular operation four years back, but after a year of operation, the pain and burning sensation started. I do not have pain while sitting or sleeping, but the pain starts with some physical movement, and it re... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The history and reports have been reviewed (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You have a stone obstructing your right kidney and causing pain. Stone is a disease and needs to be treated. Otherwise, you will have another one in the future. I will prescribe... Read Full »
I have subcentimeter hepatic lesions and blood in my urine. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I have scattered subcentimeter hypoattenuating hepatic lesions that are too small to characterize. Also, I have had trace amounts of blood in my urine each time I tested it for the last four years. I do not have any other symptoms. Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Microscopic hematuria can be caused by the renal stone, which is asymptomatic. Tiny stone usually does not need intervention and can be followed up with an ultrasound every six months. Shock wave therapy is indicated if the stone gets larger than 5 mm. Stones can be ... Read Full »
Can kidney stones cause blood in urine?
Query: Hi doctor, My father is diabetic. He has kidney stones. Recently, he saw some blood in his urine after walking. What is the reason behind it? Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kidney stones can show different presentations. It can also cause blood in urine after doing exercise. Stones need proper evaluation and treatment. Your father is diabetic and he can have other medical issues. So proper evaluation has to be done before intervention is d... Read Full »
I was diagnosed with hydronephrosis. Can you please tell me how I got it?
Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with hydronephrosis in the kidney. Can you please help me to find the reason why I got it and how it can be treated? Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is primarily due to ureteric stone in more than 90 % of cases. Other causes can be ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction, ureteric constriction, or restriction. A proper diagnosis can be achieved after a CT (computed tomography) scan.... Read Full »
I have chills and shaking following surgery. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I had emergency surgery three days ago to install a stent in my right kidney, as a large stone (with three behind it) was blocking the flow. My kidney was infected. I have the stent in place and am now home with a week's prescription of antibiotics Auro-Cefixime (Cefixime). I take Advi... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This fever is due to an infection in the urinary tract. The stent is inside, but despite this, you got a fever. What you need now is admission to the hospital and catheterization to your bladder for optimum drainage. Urine culture and blood culture are to be sent. Yo... Read Full »
My CT scan says distended ureters. Is it narrowed or widened?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had 0.039 inch and 0.078 inch stones in my left and right kidneys for the past two years. A recent CT scan reported that I have a mild distention of the ureter. Is this a narrowing or widening of my ureters? Also, how could this be treated if the stones do not pass? Will I need ... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the attached images (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), this is widening of your ureter. We say mild distension when the ureter is slightly dilated. This has many causes, like distal obstruction due to a stone or reflux of urine. Usually, mi... Read Full »
Can those who have a history of left kidney stones engage in regular cycling exercise?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from kidney stones in my left kidney for the last two years. Initially, it measured around 0.59 inch in the ultrasound report, and then the size went down to 0.23 inch in the recent CT scan. Since I had severe pain and the stone size was not accurately interpreted in... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for consulting us on icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Undergoing a CT (computed tomography) scan is the accurate method. A kidney stone measuring 0.23 inch, should be treated with shock wave therapy rather than leaving it alo... Read Full »
Should I undergo percutaneous nephrolithotomy for a 1.5 cm long kidney stone or take medications?
Query: Hello doctor, I have back pain due to a kidney stone. I went to the hospital for a CT scan. My scan report suggests that I have a stone in my kidney that is 0.59 inch long. They have suggested me to undergo PCNL (percutaneous nephrolithotomy) surgery. Should I undergo surgery or take medications? Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The treatment options for a 0.59 inch long stone are: shockwave lithotripsy, retrograde intra renal surgery, and PCNL (percutaneous nephrolithotomy). Read Full »
I saw a worm while urinating and have been having pain from then. What could be the reason?
Query: Hi doctor,I saw this larva or a worm in my urine eight months ago when I was passing a kidney stone. Three months ago, I started to feel like an obstacle was at the end of my ureter, and I had a mild rise in my temperature with fatigue. Sometimes I think something is hurting in that area and the rig... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. A worm in the urine indicates infection, and that needs treatment. Urine microscopy and urine cytology can reveal the diagnosis. Once it is confirmed, you need treatment with tablet Albendazole (consult with a specialist doctor, talk with him or her and take medicin... Read Full »