Question 1

a 3mm is sitting in my sister's left kidney. how can she get it to pass and what might cause it to get worse and grow? thank you!

Accepted Answer

Growing stone?: Asymptomatic 3 mm renal stones are difficult to address because no one can know if they will ever cause symptoms or grow.  Details such as stone position, radio opacity, urinary ph, and identification of the stone by plain film abdominal radiograph will help predict treat-ability and risk of stone movement / growth.  Options include following the stone or attempting treatment based on the above.

Question 2

what are kidney stones and what causes them to pass?

Accepted Answer

Lots of fluid: Kidney stones are solid matter from overconcentration of substance from low urine volume/fluid intake, high secretion, low ph, and other factors.  An increase in your fluid intake up to at least 2.5-3 liters per day can help dissolve the stone regardless of type.  This increase in fluid will help it pass, if it hasn't on its own.

Question 3

is it tat wen kidney s failure urine ll not pass? pls reply soon, .

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: Acutely, many people with bladder infections have trouble with passing their urine and if promptly treated they do not develop kidney failure. 
Usually when you cannot pass your urine chronically there is a blockage of the drainage system, from kidney stones, neurologic problems preventing the bladder from working, tumors or prostate disease. As a consequence kidney failure can develop.

Question 4

how to deal this situation about the kidney  and kind of renal failure if anny... and renal failure can pass through

Accepted Answer

Silver linings: Hard to believe today because of all the care options available, but kidney failure used  to be universally fatal. With good care and excellent cooperation fron the patient (you!) work, a family life, a sex life,   transplant - much is possible. Try to focus on the positive and to listen to the professionals advising you. Ask questions and know your medications. Good luck.

Question 5

what happens after my kidney stone passes?

Accepted Answer

You feel better: There will probably be some residual soreness. Any blood in the urine will gradually clear and you will feel better.

Question 6

how do i pass kidney stones?

Accepted Answer

Time: If the stone is a passable size (5 millimeters or less), given time, the ureter which it is passing through will contract to pass the stone through into the bladder. You should maintain adequate hydration and be aware that most stones pass in the first 48 hours if they are going to pass on their own.

Question 7

can you pass 6mm kidney stones?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but.....: Yes, I have seen patients pass stone that is 9mm in diameter.  However, many 6mm stones do not pass on their own.  The likelihood of passing stone greater than 4mm decreases with increasing size.

Question 8

could you describe how do you pass kidney stones?

Accepted Answer

Painfully: Kidney stones are more common in men, and have further to go along the longer male urethra.  

Not all kidney stones are passed, some remain, some need surgical treatment for removal or ultrasound treatment in help of breaking them down to smaller, more passable size.

The kidney stones are passed by the fluid current along the ureter, and then by the bladder muscle's pressuring urinary stream.

Question 9

can 8mm kidney stone pass ?

Accepted Answer

Yes but not easily : Less than 5mm pass spontaneously. 5-10 might need help. lots of water. Bigger than 10mm mostly will need urologist

Question 10

can a 6mm kidney stone pass?

Accepted Answer

Borderline: Thus may or may not pass on its own. Drink lots of water & discuss with uirologist use of tamsulosin to help ureter to dilate & facilitate passage of stone. You may well require professional help if pain is severe &/or makes you vomit.

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