Ramu Singh Ramu Singh Asked 5 months ago

Can you pass a 7mm kidney stone?

Just found out I have a 7mm kidney stone, and I'm very concerned. The doctor said it's quite large. Is there any chance of passing a stone of this size naturally, or will I definitely need medical intervention?

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Piyush Chawla Piyush Chawla Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago
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A 7mm stone sounds really big and scary, and I would be panicking about the pain constantly. Please make sure you have your doctor's emergency number ready just in case. Drink lots of water, but keep an eye out for any fever or severe vomiting.

Aman Deep Aman Deep Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Haan, 7mm thoda bada toh hai aur dard bhi dega, par pass ho sakta hai agar kismat achhi ho na. Doctor aksar medicine dete hain urinary tract ko relax karne ke liye. Pani dabakar piyo aur dhyan rakho.

Meera Nair Meera Nair Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

I totally get it, the constant dull ache in your back from a 7mm stone is exhausting. It is right on the border where it might pass or might get stuck. Please be gentle with yourself and keep your doctor updated.

Saurabh Tiwari Saurabh Tiwari Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

I was losing my mind when my scan showed a 7mm stone, but my doctor was so calm about it. He gave me some smooth-muscle relaxants and told me to wait. It actually passed in about two weeks without any surgery.

Ritu Rajan Ritu Rajan Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Do not trust anyone who says drinking beer or barley water will magically melt a 7mm stone. At this size, it can easily block your ureter and damage your kidneys. Get an expert opinion and see if you need medical intervention.

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Vikram Sethi Vikram Sethi Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Managing a 7mm stone requires close medical supervision, especially if you have other issues like high blood pressure. Dehydration can spike both your pain and your BP. Make sure you get regular kidney function tests done to ensure there is no blockage.

Neha Joshi Neha Joshi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

My doctor said we can wait for my 7mm stone to pass naturally, but I am so scared of getting a sudden attack at night. Has anyone else successfully passed a stone this big without undergoing lithotripsy? Please share your experience.

Kunal Sen Kunal Sen Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I know how terrifying it is to wait for a stone this size to pass, and how every little pinch makes you worry. The anxiety of it getting stuck is very real. Just trust your urologist and take it one day at a time.

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