Question 1

can you tell me how dangerous are kidney stones?

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Depend...: The magnitude of risks from kidney stones is related with the size and location of stone(s) and its(their)  related side effects such as infection and obstruction to urine flow leading to kidney infection and damage. For individual detail? Ask urologist timely. Best wish...

Question 2

can you tell me is kidney stone removal hurtful?

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Yes it can be painfu: Most kidney stones 5mm or less will pass on its own but it is always painful as they pass through the ureters into bladder and than from bladder through urethra
larger stones may or may not pass and have to be either broken down by lithodystrophy or surgery
kidney stones are painful and till these are passed or removed you need strong pain meds.

Question 3

could you tell me ways to pass kidney stones at home?

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Drink lots of water: Dr might prescribe tamsulosin to dilate ureter & make stone passage easier. Hope you have seen urologist to advise if stone/s is/are small enough for you to pass on your own.

Question 4

please tell me how long it takes for kidney stones to pass?

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Depends on size...: Larger kidney stones generally take longer to pass, and can take days.  Contact your health care provider and consider a consultation with a urologist, if not already done, especially if it has been more than a couple of days.

Also, do you know you actually have a kidney stone?

Question 5

can you tell me how long it should take a kidney stone to pass?

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? Size & location: Small stones pass quicker than large ones. Stones greater than 5 - 6 mm in diameter may never pass. Stones with spikes, even if small, may remain stuck indefinitely. Stones in lower ureter more likely to pass & pass quicker than stones in upper ureter. Good hydration & taking tamsulosin speeds up passage. Can not give you absolute or likely time span without details. Good luck.

Question 6

can you tell me how precise are xrays for finding kidney stones?

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Kidney stones: Some stones are invisible on XRAY, called radiotransparent while others are called radioopaque and are seen on XRAYs.
So, an XRAY that shows no stones does not mean you have no  stones. There are other more sophisticated tests such as an IVP, intravenous pyelogram for finding of such translucent stones.

Question 7

plz tell me symptoms of kidney stones and how can i get relief ?

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Severe pain in back,: Flank or groin, blood in urine, passage of "gravel" in urine. Pain is related to degree of urinary blockage. You need pain medication & a urologist for relief. Small stones can pass on their own. Passage can be facilitated by taking flomax, (tamsulosin) which can dilate the ureter and make passage easier. Urologist may place temporary stent or perform ureteroscopic extraction. Larger stones need eswl or pcnl.

Question 8

how long does it take for a kidney stone to develop, can urine tell this?

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STONE: Can be a hint but not confirm it. The type of stone is important to determine the time it takes along wth the urine concentration.

Question 9

could you tell me what happens after you have kidney stones for a long time?

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Depends on size: If they are small and do not obstruct the flow of urine, most people have no problems.  They can block the flow of urine, which is an emergency and can result in permanent kidney damage if not treated.  Some stones get larger and larger and can be difficult to remove.  Please see your primary care provider and get a consult with an urologist.

Question 10

can you tell me about kidney stone pain on opposite side of where the stone is?

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Need specific...: To me, the question is not specific for answering to the point. Generally, the stone-related pain is caused by local tissue irritation and blockage of urine flow, and typically characterized with its erratic degree, duration, and interval of sudden-onset pain on the same side with radiating pain to groin and genital region of the same side as it moves through ureter hopefully into the bladder.

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