Question 1

ive had a 5 mm kidney stone for the last three days. this morning the tip of my penis burns, what does that mean and how close is the kidney stone to being done passing?

Accepted Answer

: This is a sign that the stone may be in or near the opening of the ureter( tube bringing urine down from the kidney). This size stone has more than 70% chance of passing in most instances. Drink plenty of water. Strain your urine to catch the stone when passed Good luck

Question 2

can a kidney stone stay in the kidney for three years? without symptoms other than utis. (question about a 4 year old)

Accepted Answer

Yes: Kidney stones that are in the kidney are most often silent without any symptoms. If the stone is colonized with bacteria it could be a source of recurrent kidney infections.

Question 3

i have a kidney stone stuck at the very tip of my urethra about a quarter inch from the head it's been stuck there now for three days cannot pass it t?

Accepted Answer

See a urologist: You need to be evaluated.  If you can not pass it, it can lead to not passing urine, which can lead to hydronephrosis.   Not to mention pain and infection.  In the mean time, drink plenty of water and if you aren't able to urinate at all, or pain is too severe, go to ER.

Question 4

for the past few months, i've had small stones in my stool don't look like pics of kidney stones, more like small lemon seeds... should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Wonder about food: It is sure not related to kidneys. Partially digested material? Go over everything you eat, you probably will find a reason for stool stones.

Question 5

how do doctors tell from an ultrasound image if you have kidney stones or caner?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Kidney stones have a bright or echogenic appearance on ultrasound. Color doppler also produces a characteristic "twinkling" artifact that helps to differentiate stones from other causes of bright structures in the kidney. Cancer is demonstrated by the presence of a mass either in the kidney cortex or in the collecting structures of the kidney. The appearance is different.

Question 6

is a 3 mm kidney stone large?

Accepted Answer

No: That would be less than an eighth of an inch. Of course if it got into your ureter and you were passing it you would think it was a boulder.

Question 7

will i be aware that i am passing a 3 mm kidney stone?

Accepted Answer

Usually: 3mm stones will typically pass, but usually are symptomatic.  It may only be burning or irritation along your urethra.  I do know patients who have passed 5mm stones and said they never noticed.

Question 8

i have a 3 mm kidney stone. kidney function off a little bit. is this because of the kidney stone? do kidney stones cause permanent damage?

Accepted Answer

: At your age, just by blood test result your kidney function "seems" still normal even when you lost one kidney three months before. So  a small stone in one kidney should definitely not affect your overall kidney function. You should be evaluated by a nephrologist for the abnormal kidney function. Good luck.

Question 9

i had a 3 mm kidney stone surgically removed and a stent was put in but i'm still in pain and it hurts to have intercourse is this normal ?

Accepted Answer

Urology: No this is not normal. You may want to check with your urologist if you have persistent pain.

Question 10

can gross hematuria be caused by 3.3 mm kidney stone (lower part of the kidney)?
could physical activity, slight dehydration and the stone cause this?

Accepted Answer

Stone yes, others no: Kidney stones certainly can cause gross hematuria, but not necessarily. Physican activign and dehydration cannot; they have nothing to do with the bleeding.

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Ive had a 5 mm kidney stone for the last three days. this morning the tip of my penis burns, what does that mean and how close is the kidney stone to being done passing?

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Can a kidney stone stay in the kidney for three years? without symptoms other than utis. (question about a 4 year old)

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I have a kidney stone stuck at the very tip of my urethra about a quarter inch from the head it's been stuck there now for three days cannot pass it t?

A member asked:

For the past few months, i've had small stones in my stool don't look like pics of kidney stones, more like small lemon seeds... should i be worried?

A member asked:

How do doctors tell from an ultrasound image if you have kidney stones or caner?

A member asked:

Is a 3 mm kidney stone large?

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Will i be aware that i am passing a 3 mm kidney stone?

A member asked:

I have a 3 mm kidney stone. kidney function off a little bit. is this because of the kidney stone? do kidney stones cause permanent damage?

A member asked:

I had a 3 mm kidney stone surgically removed and a stent was put in but i'm still in pain and it hurts to have intercourse is this normal ?

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Can gross hematuria be caused by 3.3 mm kidney stone (lower part of the kidney)? could physical activity, slight dehydration and the stone cause this?

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