Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What is the actual size of kidney stones?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
It varies: Stones can be anywhere from a millimeter (1/25 of an inch) up to a staghorn stone that fills the kidney an could measure 8-9 centimeters in size (several inches across).
Answered 3/16/2017
6.3k views
Thank
Various: They can range in size from grains of sand to a couple of cm in diameter which we call a staghorn calculus.
Answered 3/26/2013
5.4k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Is there a specific classification of "disease" for a person that has chronic kidney stones? (i develop an average of 30+ yearly sizes 2mm to 10mm.)
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have kidney stones but my kidney doesnt hurt me, it was 1,2 months when I found out and now it disappeared. 2 my whole right size hurts, thats also ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I am having a stone in my kidney with 12mm size. Any tips?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Kidney stone of 12mm size?
Can 6mm size kidney stone pass through urine?
How do doctors determine the size of a kidney stone?
Which size kidney stone can be passed without surgery?
I had kidney stones (~6.5mm) before 3 months, but i don't think they've passed (i don't have symptoms). What is the maximum size to be passable.
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
