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This list of questions is a good starting point for discussion with your doctor. However, it is not a comprehensive list.
- Am I at risk for developing kidney stones?
- What size are my kidney stones?
- How likely are they to pass without problem?
- Do I need tests need to be done to determine their type or to precisely locate them?
- What do you think is the cause of my kidney stones?
- What type of treatment do you recommend? Why?
- If a procedure is recommended – why should I have this procedure?
- How effective is it?
- What are the possible side effects?
- How is it done?
- Is there a special diet I should follow?
- Have my kidney stones caused any damage to my kidneys?
- Will I require further treatment after my kidney stone is eliminated?
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