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Tenderness, Pain In Kidney. Is It Normal For Kidney To Be Inflamed After Lithotripsy?

I had two lithotripsy procedures done for kidney stones. One was on August and the other in September. Since the. I have had ongoing tenderness and pain on my left kidney area. Recently had a ct scan that showed left kidney was inflamed. Is it normal for this to still be a side effect from the litho? Any suggestions on how to relieve this discomfort? Other than the kidney stones I am a healthy 34 year old female.
Wed, 27 Nov 2013
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Hi,

The tenderness and pain in your left kidney area could be related to possible remaining tiny stones. Usually, lithotripsy is associated with remaining stones that could cause inflammation and infections of kidneys.

I suggest to consult nephrologist again to do ultrasound and check for the presence of stones.

You can take painkillers and if infection is diagnosed, get treated with antibiotics.
Do not forget to drink plenty of water and I usually prescribe herbal supplements (tea) for kidney stones.

All the best!
Dr.Alba
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Tenderness, Pain In Kidney. Is It Normal For Kidney To Be Inflamed After Lithotripsy?

Hi, The tenderness and pain in your left kidney area could be related to possible remaining tiny stones. Usually, lithotripsy is associated with remaining stones that could cause inflammation and infections of kidneys. I suggest to consult nephrologist again to do ultrasound and check for the presence of stones. You can take painkillers and if infection is diagnosed, get treated with antibiotics. Do not forget to drink plenty of water and I usually prescribe herbal supplements (tea) for kidney stones. All the best! Dr.Alba