Question 1

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 2

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 3

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.

Question 4

my fiancee got a kidney stone of 6mm in size according to the ultrasound, is it possible to pass it without surgery?

Accepted Answer

It is possible: But issues of duration of obstruction, ureter blockage may influence.  I've had 16 and painfully passed all without surgery. Always check with your urologist for benefits and risk, and if in doubt seek a second opinion.

Question 5

i had two kidney stones one size 12mm and one 3mm both passed thru urine 1 month before i still feel burning sensation after passing the stone i seen ?

Accepted Answer

Urethral size: The male urethra is 8mm wide. I would imagine that you are still inflamed

Question 6

i have stage three kidney disease. have been passing small black masses the size of kidney stones but cannot be analyzed. dr. has no clue. any ideas?

Accepted Answer

Collect them: The small black masses could be clots, fungal balls, tumors, tissue from the urinary system. I suspect that stone analysis did not look at these other possibliities.
Suggest submitting them to pathology for evaluation with a history and specific question.

Question 7

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 8

how do i pass kidney stones?

Accepted Answer

Time: If the stone is a passable size (5 millimeters or less), given time, the ureter which it is passing through will contract to pass the stone through into the bladder. You should maintain adequate hydration and be aware that most stones pass in the first 48 hours if they are going to pass on their own.

Question 9

can you pass 6mm kidney stones?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but.....: Yes, I have seen patients pass stone that is 9mm in diameter.  However, many 6mm stones do not pass on their own.  The likelihood of passing stone greater than 4mm decreases with increasing size.

Question 10

how long do kidney stones take to pass?

Accepted Answer

Quite Variable: Several factors, primarily stone size and patient anatomy, determine how long a stone will take to pass.  Larger stones generally take longer to get to the bladder.  Stones larger than ~5mm are at higher risk of getting stuck in the ureter and requiring intervention to extract.  Scar (stricture) in the ureter also decreases the chance a stone will pass.  Good luck.

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