Is a surgery needed for the mild caliactesis for a 3 month old?
Patient: my childs left kidney has mild caliactesis , before born it was 12 mm . after birth 10mm . doctors suggested to repeat scan after 3 months . if persists go for surgery . Is this surgery risky ? if we ignore surgery any troubles ? baby all activiteis are normal like passign urine and all Doctor: Hi,Thank you for asking question on health care magic.The calculus in the kindney needs observation as it i not causing any symptoms.if the stone comes into the uterus and cause obstruction, it causes pain and back pressure leading to hydronephrosis.At that time some times surgery may be needed.Hope this answer will serve your purposePlease feel free to ask any more queries if requiredTake careDr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCHAssociate professor of pediatrics