I have a 5mm calculus within the mid pole of the left kidney. This is my second ultrasound in 2 years and this was on my last report. The consultant says the results are normal? but my private doctor says they should be monitoring this. Who is right
Small (less than 7 mm) & non-obstructing stone needs only observation. In my hospital, I always advise yearly follow up with ultrasound as once stone former is always a stone former, also, to look for if the stone has come down in ureter. Otherwise, in between, if stone gets lodged in ureter, there will be severe colicky pain in flank & lower abdomen. Chat Doctor. 5 litres of water in 24 hours.