Meena Singh Meena Singh Asked 8 months ago

Can you pass a kidney stone without feeling it?

My friend just told me she passed a small kidney stone and barely felt it. I always thought it was supposed to be extremely painful. Is it actually possible for someone to pass a kidney stone without experiencing any discomfort or pain at all?

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Suresh Nair Suresh Nair Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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I thought I had passed my stone silently because the pain stopped, but it was actually silently blocking my kidney for months. Please do not assume it is gone just because there is no pain. Get a follow-up ultrasound to be absolutely sure.

Gita Devi Gita Devi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Very small, sand-like particles can pass out of your body without causing any discomfort. Keeping your body hydrated and practicing gentle yoga helps in maintaining smooth kidney function. But always listen to your body's subtle signals.

Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Yes, if the stone is under 2-3mm, it can easily slide out during normal urination without you noticing. Just keep drinking plenty of water, especially during high-intensity training. Proper hydration prevents these minerals from binding together.

Anil Gupta Anil Gupta Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

If it is a very small stone, you might not feel it at all. Just keep drinking regular warm water and lemon water daily. It is a simple and cheap way to keep your urinary tract clear without any fuss.

Preeti Saxena Preeti Saxena Joined May 2026 5 months ago

My doctor mentioned that tiny stones can pass silently if you stay active. Daily walking helps the natural movement in your urinary tract. Just make sure you are well-hydrated before you go out for your walks.

Neha Sharma Neha Sharma Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

I was researching this because my father has kidney stones. Apparently, many people pass microscopic stones daily without ever feeling a thing. It is actually quite common if the stone size is very negligible.

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Vikram Malhotra Vikram Malhotra Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Absolutely, small gravel-sized stones often pass completely unnoticed. But don't just guess. If you have a history of stones, get a routine scan every year to keep track of what is happening inside.

Karthik Raja Karthik Raja Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Do not rely on the hope that your stone will pass silently. Even painless stones can sometimes cause blockages that lead to long-term kidney issues. Always verify with an ultrasound rather than assuming everything is fine.

Snehal Patil Snehal Patil Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Haan na, chote stones toh bina dard ke nikal jate hain pata bhi nahi chalta. But still, safe side ke liye doctor se check karwana hi achha rehta hai. Risk nahi lena chahiye.

Rohan Deshmukh Rohan Deshmukh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Actually, it is possible if the stone is super tiny, yaar. But if it is anything above 4mm, you will definitely feel some pinch or back pain. Don't just assume it passed silently if you had severe pain earlier.

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