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Can a 4 mm kidney stone pass without surgery?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Marius Frasie answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: Yes it may pass.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/28/2018

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Dr. Joseph Accurso answered

Specializes in Radiology

Almost always: Nearly all kidney stones 5 mm or smaller can be passed, assuming a normal ureter.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/28/2018

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