My cousin recently passed a kidney stone, and she said she actually saw it in the toilet when it came out. I've been having some similar pain lately in my lower back and side. Is it common or even possible to see kidney stones when you pass them during urination?
6 months ago
Yes, if they are small, they might pass and look like tiny sand particles or small pebbles at the bottom. Drinking plenty of barley water or coconut water helps them pass smoothly, but do consult a doctor if the pain is severe.
6 months ago
Actually yes, my brother passed a small 4mm stone and we could see it in the toilet, it looked like a tiny jagged piece of gravel. It can be quite painful when it happens, so make sure to drink lots of fluids.
6 months ago
You can see them sometimes, but honestly, catching it in a strainer is better if you want to save on lab analysis costs. Knowing the stone type helps prevent them from coming back, which saves money on future treatments.
6 months ago
Yes, they look like tiny brown or yellowish crystals. When my son had a small stone, the doctor asked us to monitor his urine closely. It is a relief when it finally passes, but do keep their pediatrician informed.
6 months ago
Yes, you can see them, they often look like little pieces of gravel. I tried drinking lemon water and apple cider vinegar for weeks, which helped dilute my urine and eventually the small stone passed out visibly.
5 months ago
In my experience, I saw a tiny speck that looked like a grain of sand when I finally passed my stone. It was very small but caused a lot of back pain before coming out.
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