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Is A Kidney Stone Usually Treated With Surgery?
My Father Age ( 56 ) has been diagnosed with a Kidney Stone of 1.5 mm.This was revealed by a X Ray KUB , Ultrasound and Urine RM Test. What kind of Treatment should he go under? Would Surgery be required ? What Kind of Diet Plan should be followed? Ps : Can you also refer a Kidney Stone Specialist in New Delhi.Please your opinions are eagerly awaited . Thanks & Regards Gaurav Vij 0000 YYYY@YYYY
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
Hi Gaurav and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist,i can understand your anxiety.
A 1.5mm stone will flush out by drinking about two and half liters fluids daily.
If you can drink three liters daily,that's better.
Avoid drinking milk,as it's calcium rich and most stones are made of calcium.
If you drink fluids regularly,it helps in preventing recurrence of stone.
There's no need for taking any medication.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
As an Urologist,i can understand your anxiety.
A 1.5mm stone will flush out by drinking about two and half liters fluids daily.
If you can drink three liters daily,that's better.
Avoid drinking milk,as it's calcium rich and most stones are made of calcium.
If you drink fluids regularly,it helps in preventing recurrence of stone.
There's no need for taking any medication.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
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