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I have evaluated your query thoroughly.* The alternative to open surgery is non invasive intervention where they break the stone with Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy.* This is not actually surgery, do not get afraid of that, as I am highlighting its benifits - No cut on the body - No anesthesia - You can see the procedure on computer screen
- No need of per urethral tube
- Discharge from hospital within 24 hours - Can ...more
Warm welcome to Lybrate.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly.* The alternative to open surgery is non invasive intervention where they break the stone with Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy.* This is not actually surgery, do not get afraid of that, as I am highlighting its benifits - No cut on the body - No anesthesia - You can see the procedure on computer screen
- No need of per urethral tube
- Discharge from hospital within 24 hours - Can ...more
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For Kidney Stone
Treatment depends upon
Size
Site
Number
Hounsefield unit
Status of Kidney
Present or absence of infection
Options available are
Dj stenting with ESWL
RIRS
PCNL
indications for surgery in Kidney Stone
solitary Kidney
recurrent infection
deterioration of Kidney function
no doctors unnecessarily put their patients for operation unit indicated.
Treatment depends upon
Size
Site
Number
Hounsefield unit
Status of Kidney
Present or absence of infection
Options available are
Dj stenting with ESWL
RIRS
PCNL
indications for surgery in Kidney Stone
solitary Kidney
recurrent infection
deterioration of Kidney function
no doctors unnecessarily put their patients for operation unit indicated.
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Hello dear Lybrate user,
Warm welcome to Lybrate.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly. Consult with a photo picture of cheek swelling in private consultation, 11 mm calculus of kidney requires ESWL. Hope this clears your query. Wishing you fine recovery. Welcome for any further assistance at my private URL
https://www.Lybrate.com/gandhinagar/doctor/dr-bhagyesh-patel-general-surgeon
Regards take care.
Warm welcome to Lybrate.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly. Consult with a photo picture of cheek swelling in private consultation, 11 mm calculus of kidney requires ESWL. Hope this clears your query. Wishing you fine recovery. Welcome for any further assistance at my private URL
https://www.Lybrate.com/gandhinagar/doctor/dr-bhagyesh-patel-general-surgeon
Regards take care.
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Hello dear Lybrate user, hi
Warm welcome to Lybrate.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly. Diet management depends upon the type of stone. For 10 mm stone ESWL procedure is required, rest of the small stones pass away easily. Hope this clears your query. Wishing you fine recovery. Welcome for any further assistance at my private URL
https://www.Lybrate.com/gandhinagar/doctor/dr-bhagyesh-patel-general-surgeon
Regards take care.
Warm welcome to Lybrate.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly. Diet management depends upon the type of stone. For 10 mm stone ESWL procedure is required, rest of the small stones pass away easily. Hope this clears your query. Wishing you fine recovery. Welcome for any further assistance at my private URL
https://www.Lybrate.com/gandhinagar/doctor/dr-bhagyesh-patel-general-surgeon
Regards take care.
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urinary stones of less than 8 mm can pass spontaneously, you told that one stone in ureter so means it is obstructing the urinary tract, be cautious that may decrease your kidney function and hydronephrosis may occur so that should be removed early, secondly reason of stones formation should be Investigated so that further stone formation can be checked, since urinary stones can reformed. surgery can be done by minimally invasive method like pcnl, laparoscopicaly and urs and eswl. by the time ta...more
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Treatment for Kidney stones varies depending on the size and type of the stone or the symptoms caused by it. In case of small stones, medication and simple changes in lifestyle can be enough to treat it, but surgeries and extensive treatments are required if symptoms are severe. Following are treatment options for kidney stones:
Small stones with minimal symptoms:
Drinking water: Drinking around 3 liters of water a day will regulate your urinary system and can effectively eli...more
Small stones with minimal symptoms:
Drinking water: Drinking around 3 liters of water a day will regulate your urinary system and can effectively eli...more
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Treatment for kidney stones varies depending on the size and type of the stone or the symptoms caused by it. In case of small stones, medication and simple changes in lifestyle can be enough to treat it, but surgeries and extensive treatments are required if symptoms are severe.
Following are treatment options for kidney stones:
Small stones with minimal symptoms
1. Drinking water
Drinking around 3 liters of water a day will regulate your urinary system and ...more
Following are treatment options for kidney stones:
Small stones with minimal symptoms
1. Drinking water
Drinking around 3 liters of water a day will regulate your urinary system and ...more
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General Physician•Mumbai
Hello sir,
your questions lacks details, but i'll try my best to answer.
Your renal calculus can be cleared by dietary lifestyle, drinking plenty of water and vitamin c and ayurvedic medicines if its less than 10 mm. If the size of the renal calculus is more than 10 mm, then you might have to undergo a non-invasive lithotripsy called eswl.
A simple cortical cyst can only be treated using surgical method. But surgery is needed only if its symptomatic or if it disturbs your daily chore...more
your questions lacks details, but i'll try my best to answer.
Your renal calculus can be cleared by dietary lifestyle, drinking plenty of water and vitamin c and ayurvedic medicines if its less than 10 mm. If the size of the renal calculus is more than 10 mm, then you might have to undergo a non-invasive lithotripsy called eswl.
A simple cortical cyst can only be treated using surgical method. But surgery is needed only if its symptomatic or if it disturbs your daily chore...more
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A kidney stone may not be as big as the stones in your garden, but can be quite a pain. Kidney stones are actually mineral crystals that are usually a combination of calcium and phosphates. The size of a kidney stone ranges from the size of a sugar crystal to a ping pong ball.
Following are treatment options for kidney stones:
Pain relievers - There might be a considerable amount of pain and discomfort associated with passing the stone through urine. Your doctor may recommend p...more
Following are treatment options for kidney stones:
Pain relievers - There might be a considerable amount of pain and discomfort associated with passing the stone through urine. Your doctor may recommend p...more
Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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A kidney stone may not be as big as the stones in your garden, but can be quite a pain. Kidney stones are actually mineral crystals that are usually a combination of calcium and phosphates. The size of a kidney stone ranges from the size of a sugar crystal to a ping pong ball.
Following are treatment options for kidney stones:
1. Pain relievers - There might be a considerable amount of pain and discomfort associated with passing the stone through urine. Your doctor may recommen...more
Following are treatment options for kidney stones:
1. Pain relievers - There might be a considerable amount of pain and discomfort associated with passing the stone through urine. Your doctor may recommen...more
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