Shruti Rao Shruti Rao Asked 9 months ago

Can kidney stones cure itself?

My friend told me that sometimes small kidney stones can cure themselves or just pass without much issue. Is this true? Can kidney stones actually resolve on their own without treatment?

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Pooja Hegde Pooja Hegde Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago
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I am quite new to this and a bit scared. Can small stones really pass out on their own if we just drink lots of water? Or do we always need some kind of medicine or surgery from a doctor to get rid of them?

Rajesh Yadav Rajesh Yadav Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Dekho boss, if the stone is very small, like 3 or 4mm, it can easily pass on its own with plenty of water. But if it is big, it will get stuck and cause heavy pain. Don't sit around waiting for a miracle; get an ultrasound done and let the doctor decide.

Kriti Saxena Kriti Saxena Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

I am really hoping my 5mm stone just disappears on its own because the thought of surgery makes me so anxious. Has anyone here actually passed a stone naturally without any medical intervention, or am I just dreaming?

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Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Yes, they absolutely can if they are small enough! 💧 Your body is great at flushing them out if you drink tons of water and stay active. Just keep an eye on the pain levels and keep your doctor in the loop!

Divya Nair Divya Nair Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

From what I've learned dealing with health issues, our body can handle small things, and very tiny stones do sometimes pass on their own with good hydration. However, you shouldn't rely on luck. It's always safest to have a doctor monitor it so it doesn't cause any internal blockage.

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Vikram Sethi Vikram Sethi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I was actually reading about this yesterday out of curiosity. Apparently, stones under 4mm have a very high chance of passing on their own naturally. But larger ones definitely need medical help to dissolve or be removed, so checking with a doctor is always the best move.

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