A member asked:

I have 6 mm calcification (not stone) in my kidney.is it possible to pass it or i need something else?

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

How come not a stone: Most discreet 6mm kidney calcifications are in fact kidney stones. Calcification will not pass if it's within kidney tissue. Can pass if in a calyx or renal pelvis, but this is upper limit of what can pass on it's own. Best to get advice from a urologist.

Answered 12/21/2013

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