I scan in 06-07-10 the right kidney size 11.2 * 5.2 cms in long axis. Presence of 2-3 small calculi seen in the middle pole each measuring about 4mms in the size the left kidney size 10.3 * 5.9 cms in long axis no evidence of any calci and I scan 08-12-12 the right kidney size 10.2* 4.0 cms in long axis. Presence of 3 calculi are seen in the lower pole each measuies 3 _ 4 mms in size the left kidney size 10.0* 4.7 cms in long axis no evidence of any calculi my question 1. The variation of kidney is a problem or not? 2. The small size calculi so it's easily dissolved or not? 3. The medicine will use the calculi dissolved or release in my urine way? thank you.

Dr. Vivek ChailRadiologist16yrs exp

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Hi, thanks for writing in to us. I have read through your query in detail. Please find my observations below. 1. There can be slight variation in measurement of kidney when measured by doctors using different machines. There is a concern only when kidney size is less than 8.0 cms in length. Your kidneys are normal in both scans. 2. There are 3 stones in the lower pole of right kidney. These are small and can be dissolved by drinking adequate water and also reducing acidic urine. 3. There is a medicine called alkasol which will reduce acidity in urine and decrease the chance of stone formation and growth. This is a liquid and can be taken for a short duration of 5 days as 15 ml in a glass of water taken three times a day when you get any pain in kidney area or burning urination. Regards, 

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