Question 1

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 ?

Accepted Answer

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 2

what does it mean if i still have pain on my lower right side, after passing a tiny kidney stone?

Accepted Answer

Another stone?: Possibilities include another stone, residual injury, or kidney infection. Check with your doc who may do another ultrasound and urinalysis.

Question 3

what does it mean after passing kidney stones:" there is anterior rotation of the left renal access congenital?"

Accepted Answer

Congenital anomaly: The fetal kidneys undergo a 90° rotation around their longitudinal axis during their ascent from the pelvis before they reach their final position by the end of the 8th week of fetal life. Abnormal rotation may partially obstruct the junction of the kidney &amp; ureter, the tube that leads to the bladder, increasing the risk of having kidney stones &amp; upper urinary tract infections.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

what are symptoms of passing a kidney stone?

Accepted Answer

Flank pain: Usually flank pain on one side, blood in the urine, and occasionally some nausea and difficulty peeing.   People who have never had a kidney stone should get checked out by their doctor to make sure the diagnosis is correct.  People who have these regularly usually recognize them and know what to do.  Anyone with fevers, extreme pain, or symptoms that last longer than a day or two should see a doc.

Question 9

how painful is it to pass a 1mm kidney stone?

Accepted Answer

Renal colic.: That's a very small stone, and should pass from the ureter into the bladder readily.  That's not to say it won't get stuck along the way, and when these so tes get stuck they hurt a lot.  Drinking a lot of water will make you produce a lot of urine, thereby dilating the ureter and facilitating the movement of this stone.

Question 10

is it possible to pass a six mm kidney stone?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Several factors, mainly stone size and patient anatomy, determine if a stone can pass.  Above ~5mm, the risk rises sharply that a stone gets stuck in the ureter and requiring intervention.  But the largest stone i've seen passed was 16mm (!) in a pregnant woman.  Bottom line is nobody can predict this with certainty.  Stay hydrated and  see a urologist, so you have someone to help if/when needed.

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