Arvind Mishra Arvind Mishra Asked 5 months ago

Does everyone pass kidney stones?

Someone in my family recently passed a kidney stone, and it sounded incredibly painful. This makes me anxious. Does everyone pass kidney stones at some point in their life, or is it something that can be avoided?

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Rajesh Nair Rajesh Nair Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago
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Please don't assume they will just pass on their own. I ignored a mild back pain for weeks thinking it was normal, and it ended up blocking my urinary tract, leading to emergency surgery. Get a proper checkup immediately if you feel pain.

Anuj Verma Anuj Verma Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

No, not everyone can pass them naturally; it completely depends on the size of the stone which you can monitor via scans. I track my daily water intake using an app to make sure I hit 3.5 liters, which really helps prevent them in the first place.

Shreya Ghoshal Shreya Ghoshal Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I remember crying in pain when I had a 6mm stone, constantly praying it would pass naturally. It is a very painful and emotionally draining experience. Some stones need medical intervention, so don't try to endure the pain alone.

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Prabha Deshpande Prabha Deshpande Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Small stones can indeed be flushed out naturally by drinking warm water and practicing gentle yoga stretches. However, if there is a severe blockage or extreme pain, you must seek immediate medical advice rather than relying solely on home remedies.

Karan Kapoor Karan Kapoor Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Hey, don't worry too much. Small stones often pass quietly with plenty of fluids, but larger ones need a doctor's help. If the pain is severe or you feel nauseous, let's get you to a doctor instead of waiting for it to pass.

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Siddharth Mehta Siddharth Mehta Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Whether a stone passes depends on its size, location, and shape. It is scientifically risky to wait it out without knowing the details. Consult a doctor, get an imaging test done, and follow their expert advice on the next steps.

Savitri Rao Savitri Rao Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Generally, stones smaller than 4mm stand a high chance of passing with high fluid intake. But anything larger might get stuck and cause infections. Keep a close watch on your symptoms and consult a urologist for an ultrasound.

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