Question 1

how many weeks does it take to pass a 5mm kidney stone?

Accepted Answer

: It is not possible to predict given your information.  Where is it. What type of stone is it. Are you having blood in urine and pain?

Discuss with your local Dr.

Question 2

i have a 5mm kidney stone ... i m wondering how painful will it be when it will pass on its own?

Accepted Answer

Here are some...: Generally speaking, a stone 4 mm will never pass. At times, one may pass a stone up to 10-12 mm. So, talk with the attending urologist so to map out a reasonable expectation to manage stone attack since a full answer cannot be given in 400-letter space.

Question 3

can 8mm kidney stone pass ?

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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 4

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 5

can a 6.4 mm kidney stone pass?

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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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

how long does a kidney stone take to pass?

Accepted Answer

Normally 2 days: The time to pass a stone is really the same for men and women. Most stones pass in the forst 48 hours. The chance of it passing after a week is around 50%.

Question 10

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.

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