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Is there any non-surgical treatment for a kidney stone?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a diabetic taking Glimepiride and Metformin. I have developed a kidney stone measuring 1.6 mm and the doctor has advised for a surgery. Is there any non-surgical management? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your report (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is unlikely that 1.6 mm Kidney stone will come out on its own. You require surgery. There are many options like URSL and PCNL. Which option does your doctor prefer? Read Full »
What is the best treatment for ureteral stone removal?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a stone in my ureter. I am taking painkillers now and had a CT scan. What is the best solution to get it out? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. The odds of passing a stone by taking some medication are good. But, I suggest taking the following medications for ten days and repeating the CT (computed tomography) after one month. However, please consult a special... Read Full »
I have a stone in my ureter. Should I undergo surgery or treat it with medications?
Query: Hello doctor,I have a stone in the upper ureteric for which I underwent an ultrasound. According to ultrasound results, upper, middle, and lower calyces show four hyperechoic lesions measuring 0.07 to 0.19 inch. The right upper ureter showed a hyperechoic lesion measuring 0.19 inch. I feel severe pa... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Based on your reports (attachments are hidden to protect the patient's identity), you have an 85 to 90 percent chance of passing out the stones with medication alone. The ureteric stone is the reason for your ... Read Full »
Is surgery necessary for kidney stones in a diabetic patient under COVID-19 recovery phase?
Query: Hi doctor, My father in law is a diabetic patient with stones in both kidneys. He had CO-RAD’s-3 in a CT scan. We have given home treatment separately. After a few days, he has tested negative in the rapid antigen kit. Then we have taken CT scan post-COVID-19, and we got results (attached... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The CT (computed tomography) chest report mentions the disappearance of ground glass appearance (in COVID-19 related findings) in all lung segments. It appears that his pneumonia has healed. H... Read Full »
Can people live with only one kidney?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother is not getting recovery from her illness and now she is hospitalized in an International Hospital. In the meantime, she suffered from malena for three to four days. However, endoscopy and colonoscopy report was normal and now malena problem was solved. As her left kidney functi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have gone through all reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) sent by you. I think the source of UTI (urinary tract infection) and other urinary problem is stones in left kidney. At present, there is no function in the left kidney and this is the source o... Read Full »
Why has my urine flow reduced after ureter stone removal?
Query: Hi doctor, I had a stone in my left ureter. The stone was removed and a stent was placed for two months through surgery. After the stent was removed, I noticed a drastic change in my urine flow. Also, I am having regular pain in the lower part of my kidney. I had no issue in urine flow or any pain i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The decrease in your urine flow following the procedure could be due to a stricture anywhere in the urethra. You should get a uroflometry done to confirm the diagnosis. It should be followed by an ascending urethrogram to locate the stricture. Most of these strictures ... Read Full »
Please suggest ways to clear kidney stones.
Query: Hi doctor, I have a kidney stone in my right kidney and I have abdominal pain. Is there any medicine to clear out the stone or is the operation the only way? Please help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I need to know the full details of your kidney stone like stone size, location, etc., to advise the treatment. So, please send full detail and the test report of your kidney stone disease. Read Full »
Why am I getting severe left-side stomach pain?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 29 year old male. I have a severe stomach pain on the left side. I went to the doctor and they did a USG of the whole abdomen. I am attaching the reports. Please help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You have a stone in your ureter (the tube-like structure connecting the kidneys and the urinary bladder), because of which you are getting the abdominal pain. Please consult a urologist u... Read Full »