Question 1

can a 4mm kidney stone pass on it's own? or will it need to be broken up?

Accepted Answer

Could pass: A stone of the size you described could pass in urine. You need to follow your doctor's advice about follow up visits and tests. You may consult this site for information on this topic: https://uihc.org/health-library/kidney-stones
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 2

can i have eswl done on a 4mm kidney stone? i do not want to pass it myself.can i request to have eswl?

Accepted Answer

Yes but: Yes you can request it but if it's not obstructing the urinary tract, it's not generally done.  If it's not indicated, your insurance company will likely refuse to cover it which means you will get stuck with the bill if it's done.

Question 3

i have a 3-4mm kidney stone that showed up on ct, would i feel it if it passes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Stones normally produce very significant pain when they are passing.

Question 4

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 5

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.

Question 6

can a 6.4 mm kidney stone pass?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: It is possible to pass a 6.4mm stone.  Stone passage is related to stone size and stone location.
Stones of this size have an approximately 50% chance of pasing spontaneously.  Medication might help. Otherwise, lithotripsy might be necessary.  Discuss with your urologist.

Question 7

can i pass a 2 cm kidney stone?

Accepted Answer

Ouch!: "A penny for your thoughts." Remember that saying? Well, an American penny is 1.9 cm, so a 2 cm stone is wider than a penny. It won't come out the urethra where pee comes out.

Question 8

does it hurt to pass a kidney stone?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Common symptoms - excruciating pain when passing  a stone.Usually urine has blood in it. Rarely stone passes without any pain if they are very small

Question 9

how can pass a kidney stone of size 8mm?

Accepted Answer

8mm ureteral stones: can usually make it (albeit painfully) to the junction between the ureter and the bladder but can usually not go further and require ureteroscopy and basket to remove.  In other words you need professional advice and assistance from a urologist.

Question 10

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.

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