I have a 6.5 mm stone in the lower middle part of my left kidney and doctors are recommending surgery but I'd prefer to avoid it if possible can medicines help break it down or pass it naturally

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6.5 mm kidney stone may pass with hydration, tamsulosin, and pain meds‚Äîif stuck or causing infection, lithotripsy or laser surgery may be needed.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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I've been having to urinate really frequently, and it's getting frustrating. I did a KUB ultrasound, and it showed that my prostate isn't enlarged, but my urine flow is still really poor. I'm currently taking velfu and macpee, but they don't seem to be helping with the flow. What kind of treatment would you suggest for this? I'm only 32, so I'm a bit worried about what's going on.

Please consult urologist and check your sugar levels

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my foreskin is really tight and causing a lot of pain, what should I do? do I need to see a specialist for this or are there any precautions I can take first? is surgery the only option or are there other treatments?

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I have mild right varicocele but the pain is pretty bad should I consider surgery or is there a way to manage it without going under the knife

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