- Female
- 45 Years
- 22/01/2025
I've been told there's a calculus in my left kidney and the pelvis size is 137mm. I'm really worried and trying to figure out if the best way to handle this is through surgery or medication. What would you recommend?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
For a 137mm kidney stone in the left renal pelvis, the best treatment approach depends on symptoms, stone composition, and patient health,
Dr. Ibrahim Suggests...
Consult a Urologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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