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Suggest Remedies For Pain In My Lower Back Due To Kidney Stones
Hi, I was diagnosed with a 4mm kidney stone 5 days ago (right side just above the bladder). Since then, I haven't passed the stone. Today, I have pain that is actually worse on the left side - lower beck, radiating up my back and down my left leg. My leg is also quite numb and my abdomen and legs are somewhat swollen. My weight has gone from 123-128 in the past 5 days as well. Should I be concerned? I have a follow up appt in 2 weeks with a urologist. thank you for any advice.
Thu, 26 Apr 2018
Hello,
A 4 mm stone is usually expected to be passed out more than 90% of times. In the absence of fever or severe pain requiring multiple analgesic injections, one can wait up to 3weeks for the stones to pass out.
In the meantime, the only treatment would be adequate pain killers and plenty of fluids which would have been advised by your treating urologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Karthik Rajan
A 4 mm stone is usually expected to be passed out more than 90% of times. In the absence of fever or severe pain requiring multiple analgesic injections, one can wait up to 3weeks for the stones to pass out.
In the meantime, the only treatment would be adequate pain killers and plenty of fluids which would have been advised by your treating urologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Karthik Rajan
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