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I have a calculus of 5mm in left kidney, what must be done to outlet it?

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Dr. Liawaty Ho answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Kidney stone: Most kidney stones that are 4 mm or smaller can be passed spontaneously. Stones that are bigger than 4 mm are more difficult to be passed spontaneously. There is a progressive decrease in the spontaneous passage rate, which is unlikely with stones ≥10 mm in diameter. With a stone diameter between 4 and 6 mm, about 50 percent required intervention. Drink lots of water and discuss with ur urologist.

Answered 3/28/2014

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