How large of a kidney stone can pass?

Don't take this lightly. I once ignored a 6mm stone thinking it would pass with water, and ended up in the emergency room with severe kidney swelling. If your stone is larger than 5mm or if you are in pain, go see a doctor immediately.

Generally, stones under 5mm pass naturally, saving you surgery costs. For larger ones, a simple ultrasound costing around 800 to 1200 rupees will tell you the exact size. It's better to spend on a scan now than deal with emergency hospitalization bills later.

Beta, mere anubhav se bataun toh 4-5 mm tak ka pathar bina doctor ke paas gaye nikal jata hai, bas thodi mehnat aur pani peena padta hai. Agar 7-8 mm se bada hai toh takleef badh sakti hai. Chinta mat karo, par doctor ki salaah zaroor le lo.

My daughter had a small 3mm stone and the doctor said it would pass easily with liquid diet and coconut water, and it did. If the doctor says it's small, keep them hydrated. But if the pain is high or the stone is big, please don't wait at home.