Stone

[Msany]

I'm 37 years old female. I had a CT scan and found many stone on both kidney. What does it mean? MSK or other ?
Thank you.

[Msany]

By the way, I passed 6mm stone early this month ( before I passed the stone  I got fever,chill and pain on my back ) and I though I won't have any pain no more but yesterday I start to have pain again when I passed the urine. Is it will always be like this?

[Msany]

Hello doctor, thank you for your replay.
Yes I'll ask my doctor again about my condition.

[Arti Sharma, M.D.]

Hello,
Medullary sponge kidney is a condition in which cysts develop in the urine collecting ducts and tubules of one or both kidneys. The exact cause is not known. The common symptoms are pain in the back, haematuria, excessive amount of calcium in the urine. Medullary sponge kidney disease may be asymptomatic in most people .Few people may have a UTI or kidney stone. UTIs and kidney stones share many of the same symptoms.MSK is suspected in patients with repeated UTIs or kidney stones. An x ray called an intravenous pyelogram can help confirm the diagnosis. No treatment can get rid of cysts in the affected kidneys. In a person who has MSK, treatment mainly focuses on curing existing infection, removing any stones if present and preventing future urine infection and stone formation. Dietary changes and adequate intake of fluids may be helpful. It is best to consult an urologist and get your doubts clarified. Discuss your concerns with your treating doctor and do write to me again.
Best luck and regards!