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Stone Fighter #14E681Stone Fighter #14E681May 16, 2026👁️ 2.2k❤️ 195
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I've been having some inflammation, fluid dysregulation and pain issues in my abdomen since my hysterectomy 15 months ago. Last week, primary care doc ordered an abdominal ultrasound which found a gallstone (Cholelithiasis. Adenomyomatosis.), lesions on my liver (hopefully nothing, MRI scheduled for next week), and moderate hydronephrosis with a 1.5cm shadowing calculus in the renal pelvis on my right kidney. Referred to urology (originally scheduled 6 weeks out, I pushed and got in this morning). Met with doc, who ordered a stat CT. Found out my right kidney is Duplex. 2.4cm x 1.4cm x 2.4cm in the UPJ causing moderate hydronephrosis. Also found a second large stone or cluster of stones, less hyperdense, in the lower pole measuring 2.5cm x 1.5cm x 1.3 cm. Awaiting for commentary from urologist, follow up appointment is Monday (today is Wednesday). I am completely new to this, but this situation seems like...a lot. No evidence of infection (yet). Any advice?? 41yo female. No insight on the condition of the ureters yet.

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