Question 1

can you pass a kidney stone without knowing it?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Small stones may pass with no symptoms whatsoever.

Question 2

what does it feel like when you pass a kidney stone?

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Passing kidney stone: Relief, up until that point they can be very 'uncomfortable'.

Question 3

can you pass a kidney stone with little pain, covered in mucous?

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Yes.: It is possible for stones to pass without much pain. Few patients are this lucky. Passing a kidney stone is famously compared to childbirth. Pain occurs if the progress of the stone is held up, and the ureter squeezes against the obstruction. If the size & orientation of the kidney stone are favorable, is may pass without much difficulty. Matrix stones appear to be covered in a gelatinous coat.

Question 4

how long after you pass a kidney stone should pain hang around i am scared to eat and not sure if it is all in my head if you know what i mean ?

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No pain after stone: Usually there is complete relief from pain once you pass the stone
sometime the kidney stone is associated with infection and in that case there may be some discomfort but not the same pain you feel with a kidney stone
if you have passed the stone or stones and do not have co existing infection, you should feel no pain now.

Question 5

do you have to continue taking flomax (tamsulosin) after you pass a kidney stone?

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No: Not unless you are also on the Flomax (tamsulosin) another reason (such as an enlarged prostate).

Question 6

does it hurt to pass a kidney stone?

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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 7

how can pass a kidney stone of size 8mm?

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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 8

how long does it take to pass a kidney stone?

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Kidney stone: It depends on the size of the kidney stone if it's going to pass with only medication or surgery. You have to attend an urologist so they can give you a treatment plan.

Question 9

most effective approaches to pass a kidney stone?

Accepted Answer

Water: Water, and water intake can certainly help! there are medications like tamsulosin and Nifedipine than can accelerate the process. See you doctor.

Question 10

is it possible to pass a kidney stone and not notice?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This may be possible. If the stone was small (5mm) you may be able to pass it without much pain. It may also be possible that if you had an episode of abdominal pain sometime ago that was attributed to something else. The stone then may sit in the urinary bladder and now pass outside.

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