My wife has a 12 mm kidney stone in her left kidney and she's experiencing some pain every day. Is it possible to remove it with medicine, or will surgery be needed?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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For a 12 mm kidney stone, surgical removal is often necessary due to its size, which reduces the chances of spontaneous passage

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Answered 04/07/2025

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