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Renal Calculi

Renal calculi are also called kidney stones. Renal calculi is a hard deposit formed inside the kidneys. It often occurs due to diet, excess body weight, taking supplements, and medications. In the affected person, they can cause fever, chills, and severe abdominal pain. Shock wave lithotripsy is a procedure used to break down larger renal stones. It is managed by taking pain relievers and drinking more water.

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I have severe consistent pain in my abdomen. What is the cause?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 18 years old. My height is 5'9", and weight is 130 lbs. I am not due my period anytime soon, and I am on birth control. For the past few days, I have been getting severe pains in the bottom of my abdomen. It started a few days ago with sharp pains on the right side just up a bit. By ...  Read Full »

Dr. Naik Sharmila Shashikant

Dr. Naik Sharmila Shashikant

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There could be ureteric calculus if the pain is sharp and shooting or a renal stone dislodged from the place. You need to get an ultrasound done to rule out any pathology. It needs further physical examination as it could just even be a muscular spasm, which happens if ...  Read Full »

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