Sanjay Reddy Sanjay Reddy Asked 5 months ago

Is a 9mm kidney stone dangerous?

My brother-in-law recently had surgery for a kidney stone that was quite large. I just found out I have a 9mm kidney stone. Is a 9mm kidney stone dangerous and likely to cause severe problems?

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Sridhar Naidu Sridhar Naidu Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago
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A 9mm stone is quite large, and my elders always say that such big stones cannot pass with just home remedies. It can block the urinary path, so please consult a good doctor immediately and follow their medical advice.

Vikram Sethi Vikram Sethi Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

A 9mm stone is basically a small boulder in your kidney, so yes, it's a bit of a troublemaker! But don't worry, doctors blast these things away easily with modern tech. You'll be back to normal in no time.

Rajesh Banerjee Rajesh Banerjee Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Please don't panic, but a 9mm stone is too large to pass safely on its own and can cause kidney swelling. Make an appointment with a urologist soon so they can guide you properly. I am here to help you through this, just take it step by step.

Ananya Roy Ananya Roy Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

I was reading some medical journals, and they say stones larger than 6-7mm rarely pass on their own. Since yours is 9mm, it can be risky if it blocks urine flow. It's definitely better to get a specialist's opinion on this.

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Nidhi Shah Nidhi Shah Joined May 2026 5 months ago

At 9mm, it's definitely time to stop the extra salty snacks and start drinking lots of water while you wait for your doctor's appointment. It's a big stone, so let the professionals handle it while you focus on eating light.

Gurbachan Singh Gurbachan Singh Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

I have had a 9mm stone in my late fifties, and yes, it requires medical attention. But don't worry, modern medical treatments are very simple and safe nowadays. Just trust your doctor and stay calm.

Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

I literally just got treated for a 9mm stone last month. It was blocking my kidney, so my doctor did a quick lithotripsy to break it. The relief was instant, so please go get it checked before it starts hurting badly.

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Sameer Khan Sameer Khan Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Do not listen to anyone telling you to drink random juices to dissolve a 9mm stone. At this size, it poses a real risk of kidney blockage and infection. Go verify with a qualified urologist and get an ultrasound done.

Siddharth Sen Siddharth Sen Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

A 9mm stone has a high likelihood of causing obstruction in the ureter, which can lead to kidney complications. While not immediately life-threatening, it is medically significant enough that you must consult a urologist for appropriate treatment options.

Manpreet Kaur Manpreet Kaur Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

A 9mm stone is quite big and must be very painful. My daughter had a similar large stone, and we had to get a simple, painless laser procedure done to break it down. Please take care and don't delay seeing a doctor.

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