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Kidney stones: Is surgery necessary?

Kidney Conditions | Last Active: Sep 12 4:12pm | Replies (17)
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Large asymptomatic kidney stone 1.8 cm in lower pole

I've decided to delay removal treatment and to observe via periodic imaging. Anyone else doing the same? Ok with your decision? Doing ok? I appreciate any thoughts you can share. Thanks!

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jul 7, 2022

Gregg, I moved your question about delaying treatment to see if the kidney stone will pass on its own to this existing discussion where @c111fidler asked a similar question:
- Kidney stones: Is surgery necessary? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/kidney-stones-5/

I was good with my decision to take the time to allow the kidney stone to pass without intervention. I shared more of my story in this discussion:
- Kidney stones: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/kidney-stones-1/

I was prescribed Flomax to help relax or dilate the ureter to encourage the stone to pass more easily. @redcat2109 @jakedduck1 @johnbishop @gingerw and others may have additional experiences to share.

Gregg, I'm glad to hear you are assymptomatic. How was it discovered that you have a kidney stone?

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mimi1204 | @mimi1204 | Sep 11 12:08pm

I also have a very large kidney stone in my left lower pole. I am asymptomatic and also considering just sitting on it and keeping a watchful eye.
Just wondering how you’re doing and if you’ve had any change since you’ve been monitoring it.

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