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I need something explianed to me. Please.
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin, M.D.
Boston - MA
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
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I need something explianed to me. Please.
by MSJAMS, Oct 05, 2004 12:00AM
I've just recently had lithrotripsy done for 8mm left kidney
stone. My symptoms were only groin and right flank pain.
Now after another KUB I was informed that I have stones in the
right. I also was informed that there are mutiple calcified
phleboliths in the pelvis. I have been having moderate leg
cramping and swelling for the past two weeks nothing seems
to help. I still have lower back pain daily am I to assume
there is nothing wrong? My following DX: Lupus, GERD, IBS,
Vasticulitis in legs, Fibromyalgia, Bi-Lateral Mastectomy,
COPD & now kidney stones. I am only 37 years old. I'm
not overweight (5ft. 4in. 114lbs)I'm not sure what direction
to turn in now or will I be "fluffed off" like always with
my PCP until something major happens? Please explain the
above KUB results. I will be looking forward to hearing from
you. Thank you for caring.
MSJAMS
stone. My symptoms were only groin and right flank pain.
Now after another KUB I was informed that I have stones in the
right. I also was informed that there are mutiple calcified
phleboliths in the pelvis. I have been having moderate leg
cramping and swelling for the past two weeks nothing seems
to help. I still have lower back pain daily am I to assume
there is nothing wrong? My following DX: Lupus, GERD, IBS,
Vasticulitis in legs, Fibromyalgia, Bi-Lateral Mastectomy,
COPD & now kidney stones. I am only 37 years old. I'm
not overweight (5ft. 4in. 114lbs)I'm not sure what direction
to turn in now or will I be "fluffed off" like always with
my PCP until something major happens? Please explain the
above KUB results. I will be looking forward to hearing from
you. Thank you for caring.
MSJAMS
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Oct 08, 2004 12:00AM
, Oct 08, 2004 12:00AM
Certainly kidney stones can be responsible for your symptoms. The better, and more comprehensive, test would be a CT scan, which can better imaging any stones. This should certainly be considered and discussed.
Regarding the lower back pain - this can lead to leg cramping and pain, if there is compression on the spinal cord. A lumbar MRI scan can evaluate for this possibility.
I would consider a referral to a urologist, and obtaining the CT scan for further evaluation.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
Regarding the lower back pain - this can lead to leg cramping and pain, if there is compression on the spinal cord. A lumbar MRI scan can evaluate for this possibility.
I would consider a referral to a urologist, and obtaining the CT scan for further evaluation.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
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