Can a 12 mm kidney stone be removed without surgery? I'm really worried and looking for options that don't involve surgery if possible

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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Yes, a 12mm kidney stone can often be removed without surgery, depending on its location and the individual's specific circumstances. Several non-surgical options are available, including shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) and ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy

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Answered 14/08/2025

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My penis is quite small at 7cm and very thin too. When erect, I can see a lot of blood vessels on it. Is there any way to make it bigger without surgery?

Penis size is no where concerned with sexual satisfaction , even small penis can have perfect sexual intercourse

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I've had a 17mm kidney stone on my left side for the past year and doctors are recommending surgery but I'm really scared of going under the knife is there any chance homeopathy could help instead

U wl need surgery..get back with full report.

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I've got a sore red spot on the head of my penis, and I can mostly see it when I pull the foreskin back. I've been using a ring guard, but it's healing really slowly. Any suggestions on what medicine I can use to speed up the healing? I'm starting to worry a bit.

That could be STD,visit Dermatologist foe evaluation and appropriate management

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