Manish Sharma Manish Sharma Asked 8 months ago

What's the biggest kidney stone passed?

My uncle passed a kidney stone recently and it was quite large. It made me wonder, what's the biggest kidney stone someone has ever passed?

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Alok Verma Alok Verma Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago
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While there are anecdotal reports of very large kidney stones being passed, clinically, stones larger than 5mm usually require medical intervention like lithotripsy or surgery, as they are less likely to pass naturally without severe pain or complications. It's crucial to consult a urologist for proper diagnosis and treatment if you suspect you have kidney stones.

Kavya Sharma Kavya Sharma Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

I've heard stories that are just terrifying about kidney stones, some even like a small pebble! Does anyone else get really anxious thinking about the pain of passing even a tiny one? I drink so much water just to avoid it.

Amit Shah Amit Shah Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

The size of stones can vary hugely, but honestly, anything over 4-5mm is typically very hard to pass naturally and can cause significant damage. Don't risk it by trying to pass a large stone on your own. Always, always get it checked by a urologist. They will advise the best course of action for safety.

Anjali Gupta Anjali Gupta Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Oh god, kidney stones sound absolutely awful! Don't stress too much about the 'biggest' one, focus on preventing them or getting quick relief if you have one. Just drink lots of water, yaar! And if you feel any pain, go to the doctor right away, don't ignore it.

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Rohan Sharma Rohan Sharma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Dealing with kidney stones can be a very painful experience. While stories of very large stones are often shared, it's important to focus on healing and well-being. Trust in medical guidance and maintain a positive outlook. Your body is resilient, and with proper care, you will find relief.

Vijay Singh Vijay Singh Joined May 2026 6 months ago

From my own experience, even a 3mm stone felt like dying. The really large ones, like over a centimeter, almost never pass without help. They need to be broken up or removed. The key is to catch them early with symptoms like flank pain or blood in urine. Drink lots of fluids to prevent them, especially in this heat.

Saraswati Devi Saraswati Devi Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Some say you can pass small stones with lots of water and some traditional remedies like kulthi dal water. But for big ones, beta, it's not possible, it causes too much pain. Then you must listen to the doctors. Don't suffer silently, please go for check-up.

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