• Female
• 30 Years
• 14/08/2025

my sister has a 9mm kidney stone and the doctor recommended open surgery is there any other treatment option we can try instead of surgery

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I have a frequent urine problem and consulted a urologist who prescribed me Pyridium, Urispas, and Alkasol syrup. After checking my urine report, he said my urine pipe is slightly shrunk and recommended surgery, but I don't want to go for it. I'm also taking Cantharis 30. Are these medicines okay or should I try something else?

yes. sx needed.

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Visit Psychiatrist for evaluation and appropriate management.

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