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Have Horseshoe Kidney And UPJ Obstruction. Had Surgery. Why Is There Constant Pain?

I have a horseshoe kidney and UPJ obstruction. I had a surgery to help with the obstruction but I have had constant pain in the kidneys for years. I have had multiple stones and my normal pain is not at the level of a stone pain but it is still enough to affect my quality of life without pain medicine. Can the horseshoe kidney itself be causing the constant pain?
Wed, 25 Sep 2013
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Hi,
Thanks for writing in to us.

Unfortunately you have a condition you have to live with. You need to get treated for your problems from time to time.

Treat the kidney stones associated with horseshoe kidney with prescription medication, or by using sound waves to break the tiny crystals up so they can be passed through your system. Doctors use a special machine to do this. Especially large or recurring kidney stones will sometimes require surgery.

Take antibiotics to treat the urinary tract infections that are extremely common to those who have horseshoe kidneys.

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Have Horseshoe Kidney And UPJ Obstruction. Had Surgery. Why Is There Constant Pain?

Hi, Thanks for writing in to us. Unfortunately you have a condition you have to live with. You need to get treated for your problems from time to time. Treat the kidney stones associated with horseshoe kidney with prescription medication, or by using sound waves to break the tiny crystals up so they can be passed through your system. Doctors use a special machine to do this. Especially large or recurring kidney stones will sometimes require surgery. Take antibiotics to treat the urinary tract infections that are extremely common to those who have horseshoe kidneys. Hope thishelps