Question 1

have got kidney stone measuring 0.5mm. is it big size as the pain keeps coming and going on my side. is the size big to worry of?

Accepted Answer

Small ones are more: likely to induce pain. Why? Because stone surfaces are composed of crystals with sharp surfaces plus ureters are typically both very sensitive to irritation &amp; constrict in response to pain, thus vicious cycle.  Big stones in renal pelvis do not readily enter ureters. Small stones more easily pass into ureters. Always catch stone to identify which of 4 types with goal to help prevent recurrences.

Question 2

kidney stone of 12mm size?

Accepted Answer

See Urology: If symptomatic need to se urology ; may need intervention depending upon the location. If recurrent to see a nephrologist for special testing and treatment. Meanwhile increase water intake if ok to do based on other medical or health problems and low sodium diet.

Question 3

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 4

can kidney stone of 8mm size cause rise in bp.

Accepted Answer

Yes If obstructing : If its an obstructing renal stone causing hydronephrosis, urinary collecting system dilatation, you are most likely also have associated symptoms of flank pain possibly radiating to the groin, +/- fever and blood tinged urine.The stone and the pain associated with it can cause your pressure to rise. BP will fall back to baseline when the stone passes and the pain resolves.No if it's not obstructing.

Question 5

any medicine to break the kidney stone of 8mm size?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Nbmost of these stones cannot be dissolved, except uric acid stones.

Question 6

what size does a kidney stone have to be to cause pain?

Accepted Answer

Can be tiny: If it works your way into your ureter, a 1 mm stone can be very uncomfortable.

Question 7

can 6mm size kidney stone pass through urine?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Kidney stones come in many sizes and shapes. 6 mm is not very large and should eventually pass. Straining urine with kitchen strainer every voiding should eventually catch the stone which likely will look like a blood clot. It can get hung up in the ureter causing significant pain. There are ways to get it out if trouble passing, see urologist for that.

Question 8

how do doctors determine the size of a kidney stone?

Accepted Answer

Kidney stones: can be seen and measured on a plain abdominal x-ray, kidney ultrasound, or abdominal CT scan. The most accurate measurements come from CT scan. When a kidney stone is small, it can be passed naturally (although usually painfully). When the stone is large, it may need to be broken up with ultrasound (lithotripsy) or retrieved by a urologist through the urethra.

Question 9

which size kidney stone can be passed without surgery?

Accepted Answer

Smaller is better: In one large study the passage rate was 78% for stones measuring 1 to 4 mm, 60% for those 5 to7 mm, and 39% for those 8 mm or larger.

Question 10

was told i have kidney stone in kidney. what size can pass through penis?

Accepted Answer

Stones: 3 mm or less have greater than 75% chance of passage, above 5 mm drops below 50%....Penis isn't the problem usually, problem is getting to bladder from kidney...Pain from blocked kidney.

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