How to treat calculus on upper region of left kidney?
Patient: i had a kidney problem since 2005 usg reports shows a calculus on the upper region of left kindney ...... on 4 th.May 2011 when problem started doctor admited me to hospital and it was deducted that tuberclusis and i am now taking akt4. no claculus was found.today is the 13th day of taking akt4 . Now the problem is feeling very week from 3/4 days. blood pressure is 120/80. pules 70. taking thironums 75 Doctor: Hello and welcome to HCM.As an Urologist, i can understand your anxiety.You should write your age,sex and reports of the diagnosis.If the kidney stone is more than 6mm,take medicine for dissolution of stone.How was a diagnosis of renal t.b. made. Did you get urine-AFB c/s positive.If the stone is much larger and affecting the kidney,go for an ESWL or PCNL.Drink about 3 liters of fluids daily.  Avoid dairy products in diet.If you've any doubts,send it to me,as a direct question with all reports.Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.