- female
- 40 Years
- 14/08/2025
My wife has a 14mm kidney stone should we consider surgery or can medicine dissolve it? What's the best way to handle this?
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For a 14mm kidney stone, surgical intervention is typically recommended as the first-line treatment. While medications can help manage pain and aid in passing smaller stones, they cannot dissolve 14mm stones. Surgery, along with other options like lithotripsy, are more effective for larger stones.
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Consult a Urologist
Answered 14/08/2025
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