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Question

In my last question I asked about my 10mm (1cm) stone. I have gotten several answers ranging from that is a very small kidney stone to thats a monster of a kidney stone. I was told a the ER that it was to larger to pass.. Which is it???

Answer 1

My husband had a 3 mm stone that he passed with not to much trouble 4 months ago. They are not round and have very sharp edges.10 mm is a small stone but when it comes to passing it it's going to feel very large. Just think about the size of the hole that it has to pass through.(ouch) They will probably go break it up so you can pass it. If you have trouble urinating make sure you get back up the the ER because that means it has blocked the hole. Not good.

His mother had large stones and were about 4 cm.(three of them) They were surgically removed and she has them in a jar.

Answer 2

it is too large to pass. Did the ER suggest some type of laser surgery to break up the stone so that it is able to be passed??
I had that happen to me about 10 yrs ago..

good luck

Answer 3

It's a largish stone, but larger ones are common. It is, however, too large to pass, and you'll have to have it pulverized, take drugs to help dissolve it, or have it surgically removed.

Good luck; there are few things as painful.

Answer 4

Too Large to pass ... this is about 1/2 the size of a nickel (21.2 mm).

Sonic help is available!

IMHO,

The Ol' Sasquatch Ü

Answer 5

a small kidney stone is like a grain of sand.
Yours is large.

Answer 6

Hi GI

You can dissolve it, if you do some of these remedies. I dont care what size it is.

Cause
Kidney stones are more common during the summer, possibly due to concentrated urine caused by increased sweating and insufficient fluid intake. In general, mild chronic dehydration can play a role in the development of kidney stones. Chronic stress can also play a role. In addition, kidney stones may be due to genetics. If one parent had kidney stones, there is an increased risk in his or her children. Cadmium poisoning may also play a role and needs to be considered if other treatment methods fail.

Kidney stones that are high in calcium may be a signal of hyperparathyroidism (excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone). In serious cases of kidney stones an ultrasound that fractionalizes and breaks down the stones may be advised. See your medical doctor for more information about this.

Note: One in every 1,000 adults is hospitalized each year in the US because of kidney stones. Kidney stones tend to be recurring, typically reforming within seven years.


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Natural Cures

Aromatherapy: Hyssop and juniper essential oils can be helpful.

Ayurveda: Cumin, coriander, and fennel tea. Drink one cup three times a day.

Diet: Diet alone cannot get rid of the stones. Higher-than-normal levels of oxalate related to a diet high in oxalic containing foods, such as rhubarb, spinach, leafy vegetables, and coffee, can promote kidney stone formation. High levels of dietary refined carbohydrates can also cause kidney stones. Sugar stimulates the pancreas to release insulin, causing increased calcium excretion through the urine. Other dietary factors that cause increased calcium excretion in the urine and promote stone formation are increased intakes of coffee, colas, acid-forming diets (such as high protein and grains), insufficient water intake, and excessive salt consumption. Soft drinks containing phosphoric acid can also encourage the formation of kidney stones and should be completely eliminated.

The most important dietary actions are to increase your intake of pure filtered water, fiber, and green vegetables, and reduce refined sugar consumption. Foods that are helpful in decreasing kidney stone formation include cranberries, black cherries, rice bran, kombucha tea. In addition to avoiding sugar, also avoid or reduce your intake of salt, dairy products, caffeine, alcohol, refined carbohydrates, nuts, chocolate, pepper, and animal proteins.

Herbs: Combine the tinctures of gravel root, cornsilk, wild yam, and blackhaw in equal parts and take one teaspoon of this mixture three times a day. Or drink one cup of an infusion of nettle three times a day. Other useful herbs include uva ursi, horsetail, and dandelion root.

Homeopathy: Berberis, and Sarsaparilla are both useful homeopathic remedies.

Hydrotherapy: Hydrotherapy is the application of water, ice, steam and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health. Treatments include full body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation and the application of hot and/or cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used in the home as part of a self-care program. Many Naturopathic Physicians, Physical Therapists and Day Spas use Hydrotherapy as part of treatment. I suggest several at-home hydrotherapy treatments.

Juice Therapy: The following juices can help stimulate the overall health of the urinary tract and potentially flush out the stones: lemon juice; carrot, beet, and cucumber juice with a dash of garlic and/or horseradish; and/or cranberry and watermelon juice.

Nutritional Supplementation: Helpful nutrients include: magnesium, vitamin B6, vitamin C (keep your total daily intake below 6 grams to avoid increasing oxalate formation), vitamin A, proteolytic enzymes (away from meals), raw kidney glandulars, fat-soluble chlorophyll, lipoic acid, and the amino acids glutamic acid, lysine, and methionine.

Alternative Professional Care
If your symptoms persist despite the above measures, seek the help of a qualified health professional. The following professional care therapies have all been shown to be useful for treating kidney stones: Acupuncture, Ayurveda, Detoxification Therapy, Reflexology, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Ultrasound.

Best of health to you

Cheers