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Is there a way to help pass kidney stones, without lithotripsy or surgery?

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See a Urologist: If the stones are small (usually 5 mm or less) they may pass on their own. Larger stones usually can't pass on their own and need lithotripsy or surgery to break them up. Consult a urologist for the proper treatments.

Answered 5/5/2016

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