How long does it take to pass a kidney stone (size matters!) | Prevention, Symptoms, & Looks 👀

Have you ever had the displeasure of passing a kidney stone? Or perhaps you've heard from someone else and would want to avoid a kidney stone as much as possible? Here are all the essential things you need to know about kidney stones! Be sure to watch until the end to learn if sex (of all things!) can help with passing a kidney stone

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Rena Malik, MD is a urologist and pelvic surgeon on youtube to educate people about all things urology including erectile dysfunction, how to increase testosterone, problems with sex, premature ejaculation, urinary leakage, or incontinence, overactive bladder, urinary tract infections, prostate issues and more.

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DISCLAIMER: This video is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this video is my personal opinion and not that of my employer(s). Use of this information is at your own risk. Rena Malik, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness, or death.

[shebelieves]

Wow currently suffering through a kidney stone. Learned so much. THANK YOU!

[felcas]

Simply the worst pain I ever had in my entire life. Brutal

[Stand.Your.Ground.]

I’m 29. First stone at 25 i had no idea what it was, I was single at the time and had nobody to assist me. Honestly thought maybe my appendix burst. I guess I had a 4mm stone (mine are super jagged sharp and go in all directions) I cried. I was scared. It sucked. Docs said I had a couple more. But I was no longer in pain once it passed and that’s all I cared about. Well here we are 4 years later. DUN DUN DUN. Last month 3mm by 6mm came out pain lasted 1-3 hours not too bad. And now… as I’m typing this I have been going on 3 weeks now of non stop every few minutes or hours stone pain in my groin and inner thigh and all over. All I can think is those old stones are wanting to come down but are struggling bad. (I have 3 in left kidney largest is 3mm and 1 in right kidney smaller than 1mm) to my fellow humans I am so sorry if your hurting reading this. I am right there with you. All I can suggest is at night take 1-2 Tylenol PM drink 2 glasses of water and remember it’s temporary. To those experiencing it alone, we are all here! And in 1 month you’ll be back to normal! Take care y’all. And take of ourselves!

[marisawoods]

Just had my 1st stone. I went through 22 hours of labor, and this pain is just like it. Go to the ER.

[jesussavesrn]

I have medullary sponge kidneys. I’ve passed many stones, largest was 6 mm. 7 mm was removed via laser lithotripsy. Currently have a 6x8 mm stuck at the UVJ I’ve been trying to pass now for 2 weeks. Passing blood and leukocytes. Lithotripsy scheduled next week. My right kidney has a 9 mm. I begged the doc to consider shockwave for the larger stones. As a dialysis nurse I really don’t want to jeopardize my kidney function!

[leonardepstein]

I’ve passed over 55 stones since 1991 and have gotten such conflicting information over the years from 7 different urologists. First it was no dairy foods. Then a year later, eat yogurt, cheese and all dairy products. Have had multiple lithotripsy and cystoscopies. All stones have been calcium oxalate. Last stone I passed in the hospital was 9 mm. Then the hospital discharged me and within a day I developed sepsis and it was dicey for a week at another hospital. Take care of yourself and don’t fool around with kidney stones. Get a good Urologist!

[AneesaHameed-lxmd]

I was 15 when I had them first . doctors were shocked at that time .now as I am 17 still suffering with time to time forming of stone in both of my kidneys. I had learn a lot .

[nimrod]

Excellent information! I’ve had my first stone that was surgically removed as a teenager. One in my early 30’s that passed with minor pain. Last one a couple years ago I passed and it was a big one 10mmx5mm while at home. It was by far the worst pain and it took about three weeks until it passed. Immediately afterward I felt so much better. I greatly appreciate the info provided today to learn more about stones. My first one was tested and was calcium type. I’m trying to watch my sodium now and you’ve explained yet another reason for me to do so. Happy New Year 🎊

[lutherjohnson]

Hi Dr I'm 73, with diabetes, the stone I had previously, saved my life, didn't know I was diabetic, I've passed 20 zones at least, I like ur site

[cylonred]

The ONLY time I ever saw my dad on the floor unable to move because of pain is when he had his first kidney stone when I was about 10. He was allergic to the dye used to find them but eventually found it. He had at least one more attack of "gravel" and he described how they felt when he passed no thank you... He gave up hot tea, iced tea, and his daily 16 oz bottle of Pepsi.

[GCarnell]

Dr. Malik, I love your channel! Thank you for all you do to bring clarity to so many topics, issues. I dealt with a kidney stone about 2 years ago, experienced pain like I never have before. The information provided in this video will help to prevent or better deal with future stone issues. I’ll be providing this video to friends, as well. All the best!

[Phychpath]

Hi doctor hope you are doing great I found your channel randomly and now I'm a regular viewer by the way I'm from India and both of my parents are doctors themselves my mother is an MD gynecologist and my father is an MD chest specialist am a NEET aspirant my self I hope that your amazingly great videos would help me in medical college

[shanethepain]

getting rid of salt has completly lowered my stone frequency and reducing sugar or glucose, lots of water for sure

[eygmusicman]

Can you please make a video about how to deal with kidney stones once someone already has them, so as to make passing the stones either painless or minimally painful? Can you also talk about how to prevent oneself from getting kidney stones in the future? Thanks!

[michaelwhite]

Having had a large kidney stone about 5 years ago I can agree with most of what is stated here, but also disagree with some as well. I received ultrasound treatment on my kidney stone as it was determined that it was too large to pass (after an x-ray scan), at that point I'd just been managing the pain with large doses of pain killers for about a month. The ultrasound roughly smashed the stone in half (pulverising half of it, which I passed later that day), half remained and slowly worked it's way down. This followed an approximate cycle of every two weeks I would have to manage the pain for 2 or 3 days. This continued for the next 4 months (so I wish it had only taken 40 days!) until I finally passed the stone in approximately 30 seconds of the second worst physical pain I have ever felt (the top spot on that list was the first day the stone left the kidney). Ironically, this was only a few days before I was scheduled for a second session of ultrasound treatment (which they should have given me much earlier, but no-one was aware that I'd only had one). One of the comments in the video I feel I would disagree with is the drinking of lots of fluids while trying to pass a stone. It's certainly good advice if the stone is small, but it can cause increased pain, pressure and complications if the stone is large and obstructing the ureter almost completely (depending on shape). So that advice I would say is on a case by case basis. In my particular case, the remainder of the stone was an irregular shape which made it painful when it moved, but it didn't seem to obstruct the flow of urine to the bladder significantly. Finally I would just like to express my sympathies to anyone who has to go through this - I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy ;-)

[TirzaNL]

THANK YOU! Dutch doctor here told me there is no special diet. Told me there is nothing I can change in my daily diet and schedule to prevent the next stone from forming. I was doubting him so decided to look it up myself. And wow, you have a lot of information for me to work with! Gonan stick to all your advise and hope that helps prevent a next stone or at least delay it. Thank

[greybeard]

My personal doc told me once - As a doctor I can't recommend it officially, but as a man to man I would suggest - if you're in kidney stone pain, take 3 or 4 bottles of beer and then sit into a hot bath for half an hour .. those suckers should come out now.
This advice became a life saver to me .. that damn pain can be incredible ...

[silverpawsiblings]

Yeah my father is coming home today so happy he is he had kidney stones before but this was gal bladder stone he had that had to be removed so happy he is coming home especially on Christmas

[intergalacticchicano]

I remember, as young Pvt stationed in Korea back in late 1999-2000, after morning company PT i was getting ready to go to the chow hall, went to take a piss and panicked when i started pissing blood then i felt this sharp pain down there.

My roommate who was older than me, told me: you just passed a kidney stone. They made me take the bus to another base. But i remember having to walk super slow for a few days.

[Pirelli]

The ureter is 4mm in diameter. Any stone above 4mm probably won't pass because it's too big. I should also point out, the larger the stone the better. Weird to say, I know. But as someone who had a 6mm stone, the pain was unbearable because it was small enough to move around. I currently have a 10mm stone and the pain is non-existent because it's stuck and I only feel cramping in the flank when I exercise.