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Can you pass kidney stones at home, without the assistance of medicine or doctors?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Kidney Stones: Yes, of course. Many people just drink a lot of fluids and pass the stones. If you are bleeding or have a fever, however, please go to the doctors.

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Answered 3/3/2016

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