[header] How to pass a kidney stone [title] Understand that some stones are easier to pass naturally than others. [step] How readily a stone responds to home treatment mostly depends on the size of the stone. [substeps] Home treatments are usually effective on stones less than 1/10-inch (3 mm).
[header] How to pass a kidney stone [title] Understand that some stones are easier to pass naturally than others. [step] How readily a stone responds to home treatment mostly depends on the size of the stone. [substeps] Home treatments are usually effective on stones less than 1/10-inch (3 mm).
This can be a side effect of the medication. Home treatments are best for stones of any size to limit accumulation of the stone, and may be added to other treatments as needed. If your last stone was a stone of an teardrop shape, you can safely use home treatments on your stones to get rid of this stone. You will not be able to pass a stone more than 1/12 to 2/11 of an inch (3 mm to 25 mm). Quartz stones typically are less sensitive and less likely to bleed. Any type of stone can pass through a home treatment without bleeding or discomfort. Once kidney stones reach about 3/10-inch (8 mm), they are only 20 percent likely to pass on their own with home treatment. Stones that are 2/5-inch (1 cm) almost always need professional medical treatment.