How much time is needed to pass a 5 mm kidney stone?
A minimum of 45 days are needed to pass 5mm kidney stone.
Last updated on 18 Jul 2023
Yes, there is a 50% chance of passing 7mm kidney stones. However, stones more than 7mm cannot pass through the kidney.
Foods high in purines are not good for kidney stones. Hence, one should avoid red meats and organ meats to manage kidney stones better.
KFT(kidney function test) and CT scans are the most reliable tests to detect kidney stones.
One can increase water intake along with lemon juice. You are recommended to drink 12 glasses of water in a day to speed up the stone passing process. However, if your stone size is more than 7mm then you may need surgical intervention.
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