Have Stone In Kidney. Having Flank Pain. How Long Does It Take To Pass Kidney Stone?

Posted on Mon, 25 Mar 2013

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Question : I have a 1 cm stone in kidney. I had excruciating flank pain on right side until I got pain medication. Now I appear to be back to normal. How long does it take to pass the stone?

Answered by Dr. G.Srinivasan (1 hour later)

Hi,
Welcome to the forum.
It is hard to predict a time frame and varies from person to person.
But, 1 cm stone cannot be taken as one that can be passed in the urine. It needs to be fragmented with lithotripsy.
Pls discuss with your doc.
Best regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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Follow up: Dr. G.Srinivasan (16 hours later)

So sorry. I called my doctor's office and they confirmed it was actually 1mm..not 1 cm. That's better, right?

Answered by Dr. G.Srinivasan (17 hours later)

Welcome back.
So if it is 1 mm, it does not even warrant any worthwhile discussion.
Best regards and wish you good health.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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Follow up: Dr. G.Srinivasan (6 minutes later)

Phew--Thank you.

Answered by Dr. G.Srinivasan (24 minutes later)

wish you good health.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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