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Kidney stone in solitary kidney

Hi. I have a long history with kidney stones and four years ago had my right kidney removed due to a stag horn kidney. In a recent ultrasound a 1cm stone non obstructive  was found in the right kidney. Subsequent tests have shown blood in the urine. I do not see the urologist for a couple of weeks. I have had flank pain for some months but am told a non obstructive stone cannot cause pain. I guess I am asking if this has happened to anyone else and what treatment options I have as I think it unlikely I will pass it myself. Thank you for taking the time to read this.
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Hi Goomby,

It's your friendly urologist here.

Typically, I do not remove non-obstructing stones either. I will sometimes remove them if I suspect that they are associated with infection, there is a solitary kidney, or they are causing pain (this is very rare).

So yes, talk to your urologist about it and tell him that you are willing to accept the risk and temporary discomfort of the procedure to get rid of the stone.

Thanks

Dr. Holland
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My friend, I have not had any experience personally with what you have described with losing a kidney and all, but I have a good friend who lost one of his kidneys due to an extremely large kidney stone and the damage it caused, years ago. All I can tell you is that with only one kidney left, he doesn't take any chances with any kidney stone he gets in the kidney he has left. Stones are removed quickly and he and his Urologist stay in close contact during any period involving a kidney stone. I wish you the best and please let us know how you make out.
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