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  • 14/08/2025

What's the best way to treat foreskin issues is surgery the only option or are there other treatments available? I'm worried about what might work best and if there are alternatives to going under the knife.

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For a 5mm kidney stone that hasn't passed with conservative measures, several surgical and minimally invasive procedures can be used for quick removal. These include shock wave lithotripsy, ureteroscopy, and percutaneous nephrolithotomy. While a 5mm stone can sometimes pass on its own, prolonged discomfort or complications may warrant intervention.

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