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8mm Kidney Stone Found Within Kidney, Pain After Passing Stone

FarellG58 Asked : My doctor has just confirmed that I have an 8mm kidney stone in my right kidney and he has asked me to come in to discuss procedures to remove it. I am concerned because I have had calcium stones previously but it has never been this big. Up till now I have never needed any surgery to remove it and it >> Read More ...

Severe Kidney, Flank Pain After Exercise, When Running

KrisZ71 Asked : I recently started gym for health reasons. I don’t have any chronic problems but being 39 years old, I felt that I should be taking better care of myself. By the second week of gym, I started noticing severe kidney pain if I run for more than 5 minutes or so and after exercising. The pain lasts for >> Read More ...

Kidney Stone Medication, Prevention, Diet (Foods to Avoid)

Most kidney stones pass spontaneously without the need for medical intervention. Stones as large as 3 to 4mm may pass through uninhibited but larger stones may result in obstructions. Increasing fluid intake to push out the stone is essential. If the pain is severe, analgesics may be necessary. These measures may be all >> Read More ...