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Are 3 by 5 mm kidney stones painful when they are on the way to come out and how long does it take for it to start coming from the kidney?
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See below: Yes, they can be very painful. As size increases, it is less likely to pass on its own. A good rule of thumb is that a 5 mm stone will pass 50% of the time. This decreases to 10% at 9 mm.
Answered 12/9/2013
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