- male
- 35 Years
- 14/08/2025
I've been diagnosed with a 5.2mm stone at the vesicoureteric junction in my left kidney. Is surgery necessary for this or can medicine help pass it naturally?
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I have a 19mm stone in my right kidney but the measurements say 18.89.213.7mm. Can you clarify if it's actually 19mm or 13.7mm? Is there any way to shrink or dissolve this stone with medication alone, or will I definitely need surgery?
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