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Can you pass a 9MM kidney stone?
It is not likely that a 9mm kidney stone is going to be passed without assistance.
How do you pass kidney stone?
10 mm
What is something hard to pass not using your hands?
A kidney stone.
Why does it hurt for a kidney stone to pass into the ureter?
1. That body part has pain sensing nerves. 2. The kidney stone pushes on the nerves.
Can sex help pass a kidney stone?
If they are not bothering you at the time then by all means have a good time, it wont make them any worse.
You have kidney stones largest is 4cm -2cm your urologist says he needs to do surgery because the tube from the kidney to the bladder is very small what is a shunt?
a piece of metal or stainless steel that is put in the tube (in this case, the ureter) to keep it open to help pass the stone. But a stone that large will no doubt not be able to pass thru the ureter. Usually, lithotripsy to bust it up then the stent to pass it later. ouch.
How many kidney stones can a person safely have?
A normal person will not ever pass a kidney stone. Forming or passing kidney stones is not a normal process.
What happens if you cant pass a kidney stone?
I would recommend talking to a urologist. Urologists can destroy kidney stones using radiation.
Does a 4mm kidney stone require lithotripsy?
In some patients a 4mm kidney stone may not need lithotripsy, however, for some patients this may be too large to pass without assistance.
Can kidney stones pass up through the esophagus?
No. There is no connection between the bladder and the esophagus. The only way to "pass" a kidney stone is through the urinary system, when urinating- and it is commonly quite painful.
How big is a 9 mm kidneystone?
A 9 mm kidney stone is considered a large kidney stone. It may be difficult to pass naturally and may require medical intervention such as lithotripsy or surgical removal.
How can you pass a kidney stone?
by drinking lots and lots of water and limiting salt intake. good luck
