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Diagnosed friday with kidney stone at hospital i have been drinking 6-7 bottles of water a day it is 2mm how long will it take to pass?please help thx

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Well: it varies stones can pass in a couple of days especially if they are moving.Stones can also stay in one place for years.Ask your urologist fir specific advice

Answered 5/8/2016

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