Will my kidney stone pass on its own?

Straight answer

Many small stones do. A stone of roughly five millimeters or less often passes within a few weeks.

Explained step by step

Larger stones are less likely to pass, and stones higher up take longer. Drinking water, pain control, and sometimes a medicine that relaxes the ureter can help. But waiting has limits.

A stone that sits too long can harm the kidney.

What to do now

Get checked if your stone hasn't passed in about four weeks or the pain keeps returning.

Handling it from the Cumming Clinic

Start the conversation at our Cumming Clinic, Suite 180, 4150 Deputy Bill Cantrell Memorial Rd. Any procedure that follows is performed by the same practice at our Johns Creek Clinic & Surgery Center.

Request a visit at Advanced Urology to go over your options. The Cumming line is 678-344-8900.