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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In Abdomen

Posted on Tue, 17 Nov 2015

Question: Yes, thank you. I had Renal Cancer 2 years ago. It was caught in the early stages and removed. About 5 weeks ago I became very weak, and went to my doctor and he diagnosed me me with shingles. The shingles have gone, although I still have a large area that is swollen on my lower right abdomen. It started about the size of an apple and now the size of a grapefruit. I have no pain but the mass concerns me, with having renal cancer in the right kidney. I would like to rule out RCC or any other cancer. I have had a Ultrasound and CT Scan only showing a size 2 kidney stone. What should I do next.

Answered by Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Clarify stone size.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist, as your concern is only the kidney stone,the size is to be clarified.
There're several methods of stone treatment, depending on size,number,etc.
So, mention the size in mms or cms.
Accordingly,expert advice will be given.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (2 hours later)

The stone is 2mm. My concern is more of the swelling on the right side abdomen. The stone is really not bothering me.

Answered by Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
2mm stones flush out spontaneously.

Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
You don't have to worry about a 2mm stone.
More than 90% stones, less than 4mm, flush out on their own.
They can't affect kidney in any way.
Ensure you drink 12-15 glasses fluids daily.
So just relax and enjoy your juices.
Hope your fears have disappeared.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar