Is it possible to pass a 6mm kidney stone without needing surgery doc I'm really worried about this and want to know my options

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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Around 90% of small kidney stones (smaller than 6 mm) and 60% of large stones (larger than 6 mm) pass on their own. If you have a large kidney stone or one that's blocking the flow of pee, you'll need to have a procedure to break up and/or remove it

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