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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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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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

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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Had a circumcision 10 days back but still feeling numbness in my penis with no sensitivity. My urine flow is also weaker than usual. When can I expect normal sensation to return and will this affect my sex life later?

I've got kidney stones in both kidneys some are as big as 15 mm and others around 6 mm. Since they're too large to pass on their own, is it usually possible to remove all of them in a single surgery or would I need multiple procedures?

I've been diagnosed with venous leak and heard penile implants might be the only solution are there other treatments or methods to fix this without surgery? Really worried about going under the knife and looking for alternatives

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