Meena Sharma Meena Sharma Asked 4 months ago

What size kidney stones are passable?

My husband has been experiencing pain, and we suspect kidney stones. We are trying to understand, generally, what size kidney stones are passable without major medical intervention?

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Amit Kumar Amit Kumar Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago
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Haan ji, kidney stones agar chhote hain, jaise 4mm ya usse kam, toh generally woh pass ho jaate hain. 5mm tak bhi pass ho sakte hain, but usme thoda zyaada time aur pain ho sakta hai. Usse bade stones ke liye toh doctor ki help leni padti hai, na? Paani piyo khoob saara!

Priya Rao Priya Rao Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much! Most kidney stones that are 4 millimeters or smaller usually pass on their own without major issues, just a bit of discomfort. Even up to 5mm can pass, but it might take longer and be more painful. Just drink loads of water and if the pain is too much, see a doc, okay?

Sunita Devi Sunita Devi Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Generally, kidney stones that are 4 mm or smaller have a very good chance of passing naturally. Even stones up to 5 mm can often pass, though it might be more painful and take longer. For larger stones or severe symptoms, please don't just rely on home tips; seeing a doctor is absolutely essential for proper treatment.

Kiran Patil Kiran Patil Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Yaar, actually most kidney stones up to 4mm are generally considered passable, you know? And even 5mm ones can sometimes pass, but that's pushing it. If it's bigger than that, like 6mm or more, then you're probably looking at medical intervention. So, small ones = chances, big ones = doc visit!

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Lakshmi Rao Lakshmi Rao Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My family often talks about drinking tender coconut water for kidney health. For passable kidney stones, generally, those that are 4 millimeters or less usually pass without major issues. Stones up to 5 millimeters can also pass, but it might be more challenging. For anything larger or if there's severe pain, please trust your doctor's advice.

Suresh Trivedi Suresh Trivedi Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

A good question! Kidney stones that are generally considered passable are usually 4 millimeters (mm) or smaller. These have a high chance of passing on their own within a few weeks with ample hydration. Stones up to 5mm can also pass, but with more pain and a longer duration. For anything larger, medical consultation is highly recommended.

Priyanka Singh Priyanka Singh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

From a practical standpoint, most kidney stones that are 4 millimeters or less have a high likelihood of passing naturally with good hydration. Stones between 4mm and 5mm also have a decent chance but might cause more discomfort. Anything above 5mm significantly decreases the chances of spontaneous passage and usually requires a doctor's intervention.

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