How long does it take to pass a kidney stone from the ureter?

[@KingRaunch]

My kidney stone was on the move this morning, and my 5 year old asked why I was in bed for so long. This video cleared up the confusion he had when I told him I have a stone in my tummy. The look on his face was priceless 😂.

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Thanks for sharing this father son story.Great, glad it was of some value.

[@hughhosey8745]

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[@Shivani-jk8rc]

Did you feel that it's coming out from your body actually I am feeling the pain in my tummy and back but no feeling in my urine area

[@georgestewart5299]

​@@ThinkYourHealth¹

[@nelsonrivera-s1w]

My stone is as lager about 9 would this need surgery

[@JettMummy]

Literally just passed one 4 hours ago. This pain was WORSE than childbirth. I hope the rest breaks up on their own because I cannot again 😪

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Continue to hydrate well & best of luck.

[@JettMummy]

@@ThinkYourHealth For sure. Hydration and cystone. Thanks

[@amazingashleyase4996]

Any updates

[@JettMummy]

@@amazingashleyase4996 Taking meds that will hopefully break them up. No pain since. Hopefully, they pass with no pain and unnoticeable. Thanks for asking.

[@ambrosemichael9879]

@@JettMummy please how do I know if I have stones in my kidney???? Because I am always having pains at my waist region I short all over my body....please help

[@vvelasco54]

Going through this and my gosh it is so painful! And I have a high tolerance for pain but man this I don't wish on anyone.

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Continue to hydrate well.

[@alvinsimable]

I can understand how you feel. Because I have it for 3 time😓.

[@a.s.rmedia0288]

Feels like you’re getting stabbed in your lower back with a Rambo knife 🙊🙉🙈 horrible

[@kingrider75]

Amen. I’ve broken bones, torn muscles and have never had pain like this. I’m 8 days in right now trying to pass one

[@jonellecaldwell7249]

Thanks so much for this video. Very informative. Learned some information I never heard before about kidney stones. As I've had 4 stones in my lifetime. I'm 43 now and my first one was when I was 19. Painful and scary especially when you don't know what is happening to your body to bring on so much pain and agony! Don't wish that on my greatest enemy! So I empathize with anyone suffering from this. I believe most of mine have been from calcium. The first one was because I was on a milk binge for whatever reason. So since then I have cut back on drinking milk and am careful about eating or drinking items with added calcium. Also avoid drinking too much soda, that can bring on stones as well and also eating too much fast food.My first two passed fairly quickly, within days or a week. However, my third one I eventually had surgery after a few months of it not being expelled. Wasn't technically feeling back or abdomen pain anymore, but the constant pressure to urinate or feeling something was still there. Very annoying, so I opted for lithotripsy. I also had to get a stent in place for a few days or so. Very uncomfortable. I guess I've been prone to them. I tend to get them every 5 years or so. Since the third one I looked up what can you do to treat them naturally. So I take Chanca Piedra and that helps break down stones - kidney and gallbladder stones. I took/take them in pill form, but you can also drink it as a tea. Can be found on Amazon or bought from a health store. My more recent one January 12th, started in my back and started working toward my left side and abdomen (here we go again) sharp pain, nausea and vomiting, dull pain and repeat. Tried to ride it out until the morning, but after throwing up for the 4th time, I couldn't take it anymore and went to the ER. Did a scan and found.a 7mm stone. Was given Flomax, Pain Meds, and Nausea medication. Was advised by the pharm to only take the Hydrocodone for only 4 days even though I had plenty extra. Was told it's not good for the kidneys after that - go figure. Plus don't want to become addicted. Anyway, I only had the Flomax for a week. Can bring on side effects - body aches and constipation for me. Continued to take the Chanca Piedra each day sometimes twice a day. Could see fragments in my urine as days went on. Then sometimes nothing. Just passed the stone tonight! February 4th! Thank God! In closing, drink plenty fluids, lemon water, try and take the Chanca Piedra and just be consistent and patient. Eventually they will pass unless they are that huge, but they should at least diminish in size. Good luck guys! Blessings.

[@jonellecaldwell7249]

@@VaneezaSaleem-u4s yes, you can actually see the stone sometimes if look in your urine in the toilet bowl. Or sometimes you might miss it or it’s been broken up so much from maybe the meds you take or from drinking so many fluids. It may look like sand or very tiny pebbles. But if a big piece comes out it can actually look like a small gravel piece of stone.

[@jonellecaldwell7249]

You can also get a follow up scan and they can tell that way too.

[@micaela665]

Going in this a.m. for 2nd procedure. My stone they say is 5mm x 8 mm. Prayers this takes care of it!

[@baraniydharan]

Iam having 3×2mm stone in my right kidney .what it's mean ?iam having a 6mm stone or 3 mm stone ?

[@micaela665]

@@baraniydharan These are the dimensions of the stone. It measures in your case 6mm diameter one way by 3 mm the other. Our ureters measure approximately 3 mm diameter. So, it's hard & painful to pass a stone larger than the ureter's width. So, they either do a procedure called "lithotripsy" which uses soundwaves to break up the stone so it can pass naturally out as we urinate or they will go up and "grab" the stone and manually pull it out.

[@praisegod7608]

May the Lord help you in Jesus Name, Amen 🙏🙋‍♀️

[@mixedbag172]

Mine is 9mm and they're not going to break it up 😬

[@hollywarehouse4606]

Great ending 😂You’re an awesome TEACHER 🙏🏽THANK YOU 🙏🏽 I have Crohn’s w/3 resections!! Been on Prednisone… DX’d w/2 stones (3/5mm) yesterday via CT but was sent home yesterday with anti-inflammatories from ED, no explanation just a screen, and told too push fluids, and come back if the pain was too much! Thank you 🙏🏽 thank you 🙏🏽

[@mizz6633]

Unfortunately, I've recently experienced kidney stones. My right kidney was having multiple spasms to where I couldn't take it anymore. I wouldn't compare the pain to childbirth itself but to the labor pains, instead. The kidney pain/spasms were yes, worse than labor pains. Thankyou for this very helpful, informative video! Wish I'd have found it a few weeks earlier!

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Appreciate you sharing your experience with other viewers.Thank you!

[@lisarobbinslauve3825]

I get them too & you think urologist and nope it's your thyroid..I'm about to lose it..😭😭😭😭

[@raghuveerkumarmanjhi5816]

I was prescribed Warstone by the doctor...I ordered it frm Amazon...my 17mm stone was dissolved in 2 months treatment..everyone told me that only surgery is the solution but Warstone saved me..

[@cierrablue11]

"17mm"???

[@ina_haajiyey]

Heyy please help me I have kidney stone

[@gmay32ify]

I’ve been suffering with kidney stones for about 2 months now. I have 5 stones in my left kidney that vary in sizes. My largest one is 21mm and it sits on my urethra. A stent has been placed over a month ago. My pain is unbearable at times. I’ve lost 50 lbs. I’ve cut out all caffeine potatoes chocolates and more and drink tons of water. I’m tired most of the time due to pain and urinating every 30 minutes to an hour. Now depression has set in. I don’t want to leave the house. I have gone back to the hospital due to pain to get some relief, even if it’s for a little while then back on tramadol again until I can’t take it anymore. ER doctor said it is the largest stone he has seen in his career. I’m just so depressed. Any words of encouragement or advice accepted. Great video.

[@brybry8276]

Did you pass them? I just went through two procedures and finally got mine out. Stents and everything. Hope you are ok now.

[@gmay32ify]

@@brybry8276 I passed all but 10mm of the largest one and that took almost 8 hours of surgery to get. My stent is removed and I feel like a million bucks ….. and down 70 lbs I would never wish this upon anyone. What a freakin experience! Hugs to my fellow stoners!

[@zeffali1907]

@@gmay32ify now you are good right?

[@lauratheis3621]

Try chanka piedra tea,works wonders for me,it's a stone breaker! 🙏♥️🌹🌼

[@ZaraQadir97]

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[@amazingashleyase4996]

Just got from the Hospital & I have a kidney STONE 😭 I’m nausea and can’t keep water down pray for me

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Continue to hydrate well & good luck!

[@praisegod7608]

May the Lord help you in Jesus Name ,Amen !🙏🙇‍♀️

[@Thejoeking75]

Lord hear his prayer

[@avinashbalakrishnan3321]

Warstone has best suited me, really no side effects, removed my stones four times and it is very reliable. I have suffered from kidney stones many times in my life and I have done a lot of survey before buying Warstone. I would highly recommend this medicine.

[@vijayv5704]

Is it good

[@aychingao]

Where can I get warstone?

[@gabrielanita5613]

Please help how can I get warstone

[@Drostvideo]

Thanks for making this video and the mention. I had kidney stones once and had no idea what I was experiencing except that I had extreme pain. I was surprised the doctors didn't give me anything and just waited till they were expelled in my urine. You definitely make the case to drink a lot of water

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Thanks for checking video. Yes, hydrate well and you should be good. Since, you had stones in the past I’m sure you will be proactive.

[@johnwhite7320]

Excellent information. My Urologist didn't tell me any of this. CAT showed my 7.5x5 stone was about half way through my Ureter and said I could pass it or he could do surgery. Gave me Tamulosin. Hope it works.

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Appreciate your feedback!

[@bisphurokbaruah1492]

Hey man .... Did it work ... I've been prescribed silodosin ...

[@davidadams9391]

WOW!!! Best video out there on kidney stones! All useful information!! You deserve an Emmy award!

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Wow, thank you!Glad you enjoyed it.Thank you!!

[@zachperez8937]

had a 4mm stone that was near the bladder when I first started having symptoms. Misdiagnosed as appendicitis and underwent emergency appendectomy. The next day the kidney stone pain came for about 5-6 hours accompanied with vomiting (VERY VERY painful the day after abdominal surgery). I was good for about 3 days, then had the pain return for about 41 hours straight before subsiding again. After the 36 hour mark, I just elected to have ureteroscopic surgery. Pain finally subsided a little before my surgery.

[@PhongNguyen-ob4ju]

I actually see my stone from CT scan. It's so clear that it's hard to miss.

[@afromqckamen]

Every time a question popped into my head, you asked the good doctor. Great interview!

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ommm8]

How can you tell when your kidney stone is moving ? I have had a kidney stone for several years apparently, been having pain in my lower back, hip and lower left abdomen for about two years, nothing terrible, more niggling than anything else - I went for an ultrasound and was told I have a 4mm stone, but that it is in a certain place in my kidney that means it might never move. However in the last month the pain and a feeling of pressure in my abdomen when I am laid down in bed on a night have gotten worse. I have been drinking dilute lemon juice mixed with apple cider vinegar as I have read in numerous places that these are believed to be effective in gently dissolving stones. Your thoughts on this would be much appreciated : )

[@bbyluxe5]

Perhaps try dandelion tea … also try celery juice and alternate between these juices pomegranate and pretty much stay hydrated pick a good spring water. Pineapple, and eat less animal meat more fruits and veggies. Try a mediterranean diet.

[@RutasUT]

Great info ! Dealing with this 2024 very painful thanks for the well explain info

[@scars516]

Oh man I just had the worst experience yesterday. Was in pain from 3am to 6am pain went from a dull pain to an excruciating pain. I folded like a chair I went to ER thinking I was having food poisoning. They told me right away when I peed in a cup for testing I had stones. I wouldn't wish this pain on anyone

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Thank you for sharing your experience!!Continue to hydrate well.

[@SumitH-pk7ut]

How does you diagnose that it's kidney stone? What was in your urine ?

[@gavinbaker3886]

@@SumitH-pk7ut they check for traces of blood and then they usually do a CT scan as well

[@Concili]

It happened yesterday to me and it seems to be big it wanted to come out but couldn't and it was painful Thank you for this video atleast what I know suffering from

[@refinisherman]

I've had many stones , It usually takes about 12 hours to drop into the bladder , of the ones that I passed . Some I had to have surgery for . I have to say the procedures have gotten a lot better since my first stone in 1973 .

[@cherylwin9364]

GREAT INFORMATION, THANK YOU VERY MUCH 😇🙏🏽👍🏾 DOES DRINKING DISTILLED WATER OR REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER HELP ? WHAT ABOUT CELERY JUICE ? DOES IT HELP WITH THIS ?

[@TerryStoa]

Thank you for the very clear information.

[@ThinkYourHealth]

You are welcome!

[@chinuskitchen3676]

I want to thank you, doctor, for the incredibly relevant and accurate information provided in the video about kidney stones. I wholeheartedly agree with your insights. The content was very informative and I thoroughly enjoyed learning from it.

[@ThinkYourHealth]

You are very welcome, appreciate your comment!

[@kennylockhart6256]

Has any sufferers here of kidney stones also suffering from nausea/dizziness!?

[@tharealscubasteve8700]

Man😢

[@wonderbread152]

I have. I had my first stone. I didn't know it at the time. But I threw up 6 times and was in so much pain that I went to Urgent Care. It was there, they informed me of the Kidney Stone.😮‍💨 😢. PAINFUL

[@uwmakelaarnederland]

@@wonderbread152i had exactly the same. The biggest fysical pain i experienced in my life.

[@187lynne]

My boss a male had them years ago he was miserable with pain 😮 he looks red sweaty sick looking

[@GabrielFoxheart2512]

I had my second stone this past weekend and had a bout of nausea. That was bad.

[@raduticu1994]

My stone is 4 mm And I was in pain for 6 hours The pain was unbearable , I had no idea what was happening ! And could not find any rest from if Now the doctor gave me medication and it helps me throughout my day

[@normanelson9370]

What did he give you?

[@faisalraja6607]

For me Left kidney stone 3mm stone - took 11 hours Right kidney stone 5mm - took 4 days Agonising pain..

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Thanks for sharing.Giving your timeline will give hope to some other viewers!Thanks for that.

[@faisalraja6607]

@Mark W Update as I spoke too soon. I still had lingering back pain so decided to check if stone has actually passed so had an xray yesterday. I am now been told that the stone is still there stuck in ureter about 3 inches away from the bladder. Damn stone has not moved a millimetre from its location for the last 12 days that's why pain is low level. I was convinced it came out but was wrong. Urologists are too busy due to Covid situation so next appointed available is on 10th Feb. I am now back to drinking extra fluids and doing walking/cycling to help move this stone. I have a feeling some kind of intervention may be needed as I am on my 20th day today!

[@faisalraja6607]

@Mark W Thank you. Lets hope and pray this stone situation gets resolved quickly for both of us. Sure man will keep updating. As they say "Tough times never last, but tough people do".

[@ZaraQadir97]

Did you take medicine to remove it ?

[@faisalraja6607]

@@ZaraQadir97 No medicine, just plenty of water and walking

[@tomcahill6981]

This video is fantastic! Thank you so much for answering so many questions I have had. I think I just passed my stone, but it is great knowing this stuff anyway.

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Glad it was helpful!

[@YesToTech]

My dad has had a number of kidney stones so I always wondered about this! Thanks so much for breaking it all down for us!

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Glad it was helpful!Hope your dad is doing better.

[@eviemae4152]

I'm giving thanks to great doctor Chimnedum herbal home who cured me of kidney infection, i was tested positive since last year, and i was frustrated because i know i am into big problem in fact i was debating if i am going to die with this, because of the pains and frustration i was going through, one-day i saw doctor Chimnedum recommendection and testimonies online on how he has cured so many people infection with Herbal medicine, initially i did not believe because i am not use to herbal medicine but i was advised by a close friend to give him a trier, after talking the herb for about ten days i started noticing that there is good change in my physical out look but i was still afraid to go and check my self in not to get same result, so i contacted Dr Chimnedum herbal home he told me to go and check my self, he insists i must go for cheek up, after my medical tests my result came out negative and i ask is it true that i am free from kindneystone? They ask me to go that i am free, I am existed and grateful to God who uses doctor chimnedum herbal home to wipe my tears away from my face, in case you wants to contact him for the same or similar issues,you can reach him through his email address, [e-mail] or you contact him through his WhatsApp number :[phone], now i believe in doctor chimnedum herbal home and his Herb's.......................

[@raghuveerkumarmanjhi5816]

Doctor prescribed Warstone to me...I ordered it frm Amazon...my 17mm stone was dissolved in 2 months treatment..people said only surgery is the solution but Warstone saved me..

[@jasshiv2046]

Thank you Doctor, very informative. I will share with my nephew, who is experiencing some problems with kidney

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Thanks for sharing

[@imtron502gt-_-4]

excellent video well explain very clear thank you for the upload

[@ThinkYourHealth]

You're very welcome, glad you enjoyed it!!

[@hdhdhehenshdhbdhdhd426]

Thank you your explanation was Greatly appreciated 👍🙏

[@matthewkennedy936]

I have a single 3mm and thought I was gonna die. I don't see how you all dealt with several or huge ones. It'd be tough to keep me off a roof if I had another

[@sylentknight]

I've had a 3mm and 7mm, the 3mm hurt far worse than the 7mm for some weird reason.

[@GSpotter63]

Thank you for this information you helped immensely...

[@andrewhorry9417]

Awesome presentation I use a thing called Stonebraker and I believe my kidney stone has passed I did not even see it in the toilet bowl I believe the Stonebraker along with me drinking apple cider vinegar olive oil lemon juice almost Disintegrated the stone because I saw nothing and I’m not in pain any more

[@RBSUSA-cy3ui]

Amazing information from an amazing Doctor who knows in depth and very informative as well.

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pumpkinqueen21]

Currently passing my first kidney stone & I swear it might be the death of me!! I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy!!! 😭😭😭😭😭

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Oh boy.Hydrate well.I hope it is out by now!

[@einercolt9970]

Did you pass it

[@pumpkinqueen21]

@@einercolt9970 Not yet, but I can feel that it has moved. The pain has dulled a bit but still takes my breath away. My urine has also started smelling bad also.. I can't wait for this to all go away!!!!! 😵🤯🥺

[@einercolt9970]

@@pumpkinqueen21 even I am depressed I have a 5.8mm stone stuck in ureter.,., I just don't wanna do uteroscopy heard that it's a nightmare

[@whysoweird8685]

@@einercolt9970 same here kunal ... Mine is 4mm so it's possible to pass naturally

[@sylviascruggs7512]

Clear and informative(For a person on heart medication is Tylenol Xtra strenth or ibuprofen better?

[@wmrhere]

In a simple statement, this video is EXCELLENT !!!! Clear, concise and non-threatening for understanding the symptoms, causes and remediation of a very alarming condition.

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Wow, thank you.What a pleasant compliment.I am glad it was of value.

[@StarsStars714]

Great video and information. Thanks so much.

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Appreciate your comment.Thanks very much.

[@andrewvapes1767]

Thank you so much for the information provided in this video I've got a few small stones and my doctor prescribed me tamsulosin which is helping but it's still painful but now I know it's not going to last very long thanks to your video I feel a lot better

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stevechan6244]

Best FULL explanation on KZbin so far and I have seen most of them already!!! My question is how do I know when the stone is moving in my uretor? The stone is on my right side and my pain was at first all day and then tapered to just comes and goes and lasts for several hous and not just 60 minutes. I was prescribed 800 MG Ibuprofen, Flomax 0.4Mg, and Protonix. I am on my 5th day and I am getting less pain? The stomes were said to be 3mm at the ER Room but my doctor got the report and said they are 4mm with multiple stones?? Thanks for any help?

[@ThinkYourHealth]

The size of stones in x rays can be deceiving, CT scans are probably more accurate. Nonetheless, the 4 mmm stones are probably causing you the problems and the spastic kind of pain which you are experiencing.Continue to hydrate well and the other medications you are on will also play their role in expelling the stone.The pain ultimately as well as stone passage, given our anatomical differences are also different with 2 individuals.I would imagine given that you may have multiple stones that you are experiencing the passage of stones the way you are... i.e multiple waves.Good luck.

[@damiensings9864]

I'm in agony with what I think now is kidney stones.. Like a knife being stuck into my back /side.. Real Sharp pains that cause be to jump.. Can't get comfortable, can't sleep. Doctors or hospital tomorrow. The pain is unreal. Thanks for a great video, it's put my mind at ease somewhat

[@nessasarymakeup]

Hope you are doing well!

[@damiensings9864]

@@nessasarymakeup still not 100 % tbh.. Went the doctors and they treated me for a lung infection.... Which I didn't have.. I've to go for an xray next Tuesday.. Pain has almost gone.. Still slightly there and worse at night.. But almost better

[@martinkamlomo]

I have really liked the video. Please keep on providing the important information

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Appreciate your feedback, thank you.

[@noritawong8008]

Great information Doc. Last Dec. 2018 i diagnosed with a 41mm kidney stone. I got surgery Percutaneous Nept. March 2019 I dont like the feeling of stent. Anyway , Doctor recommend me, drink a lot of watwr, take calcium meds thiazide and i didnt not take pottassium cit. Feels my legs week and i told my urology. After 1 year surgery 2020 i went back to Xtray, ultra sounds found out i got 2kidney stone where i got surgery in my right kidney. Last week i pass 2mm and i have 3mm left im waiting to pass. Everyday drink 1gallon water and eat less salt. Hopefully i pass this kidney stone. Thanks for the info.

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Thank you for sharing your experience.Continue to hydrate well and good luck.

[@cruisertechgt]

Should I take a CT scan? Ultrasound came out good. Urine test good. Blood test good. Physical test cannot push for pain. Pain is lower right abdominal for 2 months now that has improved slowly but still there. Not extreme pain but disturbs my sleeps and ability to go on walks. Sometimes felt radiating pain, sometimes sharp shock pain upper right back and sometimes pain lower right close to bladder but main area is lower right abdomen where it’s most consistent

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Without knowing a detailed medical history difficult to answer.Generally speaking if you do have pains despite negative testing that can be considered.Do you have a musculoskeletal component to the pain described?

[@cruisertechgt]

@@ThinkYourHealth it’s 3 months in and pain has been more of a cramp like feeling during the day. I feel the pain mostly at night when laying down, I feel discomfort, it feels like I can feel my large intestine being inflamed/sore, or some organ that goes along my right ride just lower of ribcage. As I sleep on my left side it relieves the pain/discomfort and I can sleep. While sleeping I don’t feel the pain and can turn around all sides including right side. I am planning to see a gastroenterologist next, hopefully soon.

[@ArturoJohnson]

Great info! This is so helpful. Thanks for sharing.

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Glad it was helpful.Thanks for watching.

[@jake-thegoat]

I'm gonna have to remember that Warstone stuff. Thanks. I just passed a 7mm stone, the jagged type last week. I thought i had a hernia for the last two years... But now after seeing that stone, I think it was it stuck in my ureter giving me unbearable pain about once every 2 months.

[@emrr9955]

Did you fall it after 2 months?

[@thegoat4694]

Amazing and informative video. Thank you.

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Glad it was helpful!Appreciate your feedback.

[@salhajaffer5883]

Very informative and educational…. Really appreciate your thorough explanation.

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Glad it was helpful!Appreciate your supportive comment!🙂

[@Dilip_DS]

I have TRIED more than 10 medications for my stone problem..it is a very old problem..I had more than 12 stones in both my kidneys..{I used WARSTONE Treatment and it helped me to relieve at least 7-8 stones from the kidneys,},still 2-3 stones are left..but still it is BETTER than most of the medicines.

[@gabrielanita5613]

Good evening please what is warstone treatment please help am in pain

[@ClaireSinganon]

What is warstone...?where we buy that medicine?

[@Vaiju134]

Ayurvedic syrup available in Amazon

[@purselmer5931]

I'm female and just went through a whole saga w/these. Went to the ER one night w/a terrible fever (had had small fevers off and on for months but always got over them). Turns out, I had a 24-milimeter stone (that's not a typo) blocking my ureter and a terrible UTI due to the urine storing up and getting infected. (NOW I know that the little trickle of pee I'd had for months was a problem). Had emergency surgery to place a stent in. 3 days in hospital getting IV antibiotics for infection. Got the huge stone out, through my back, in hospital about 1 month later (had to stay the night). Had a 2nd stone, "only" 10 milimeters and it was blasted (another stent for a week). Turns out, I had hyperparathyroidism (causes too much calcium in your blood and urine) and had parathyroidectomy surgery (2 of the 4 removed). So, 4 sugeries in 4 months. Not fun, am very fit and healthy in all other ways. Worst part was the stents and missing so many workouts. Strange thing, I had absolutely no pain from those two huge stones at all. None.

[@sanakhalilurrehman2309]

24 mm?😢😢😢

[@davy9247]

Sorry to hear anout the ordeal, but good to hear everything is good now. Although I've had dozens of kidney stones myself, I never had any larger than 10mm. Only one had to be blasted whilst still in the kidney and 6 or 7 operated through the ureter. The others always managed to pass through either in full or by breaking apart. Unfortunately, I did have the worst pain in my life on multiple occasions with these. The doctors told me that indeed people with much bigger stones usually have less or no pain because you dont actually feel them while they are still inside the kidney. It's only once they start to exit the kidney that the pain begins. Though, after so many kidneys, I can confirm this (have 3 stones in 2 kidneys atm and no pain), by now I can sometimes sense whether something is present.

[@purselmer5931]

@@davy9247 Have they not been able to find out what causes them for you? I neglected to say that years ago...about 8 now, I had one random stone (first one) about 3 mm and I passed it and the pain was off the charts! I've had twins (and many other children) and the kidney stone pain was MUCH worse than labor pains. I don't know how you've gone through that more than once. I sure hope they find the cause of yours and wish you all the luck in the world!

[@davy9247]

@@purselmer5931 No, unfortunately not. I've been like a guinea pig undergoing countless tests in multiple hospitals, but no one managed to find anything. It hasn't been particularly motivating. With this high frequency, you'd expect to at least see some kind of indication of what could be causing this. Anyway, because kidney stones are often compared to child birth, I try to joke it off by saying: "if these stones were babies, I'd have a very big family by now." 😏

[@wric01]

Very detailed and simple explaination of the whole kidney stone process.

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Appreciate your feedback, thank you!🙂

[@nathanhagerman9928]

Thank you for the video, it didn't help the pain, but understanding what is happening definitely helps the process mentally

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Appreciate your feedback and wishes.Thanks.

[@biggyp808]

I'm on my third round with kidney stones. The first one ( 8mm) had to be removed surgically, ureteroscopy. Second (4mm) passed as I was being CT scanned. The third one (10mm) passed into my bladder where it now rattling around with 11 other stones!!! That's correct, I have twelve stones in my bladder that are 10mm or larger!! I only knew about one as I had been to urgent care two days before for blood in my urine and the diagnosed a large stone (bigger than 10mm). The worst part is having to wait for treatment. The constant urge to urinate is overwhelming. I am up 5-6 times a night and peeing every 20 minutes during the day.

[@annavelasquez4147]

ADORABLE MAN! Thank you!!

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Thank you too!

[@E_GIBSON]

I have a 5mm stone and have been flooding my body with lemon juice and water, 5+ liters a day. I had a constant need to urinate and a CT scan showed it is at the lowest part of the ureter. Is it realistic that just by drinking large amounts of fluids from this stage that it will pass? I was in the ER 2days ago and now all pain has subsided and I do not have the feeling of needing to constantly use the restroom. I am going to diligently keep trying to flush it out. I have had kidney stones in the past but smaller ones no larger than 3mm. Would greatly appreciate your medical opinion.

[@NissySlim]

They sound so painful! My dad had one removed years ago. Sounds like something that I never want to go through especially the 10 millimeters. Great info thank you!

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Yes, extremely painful.Yes, 10mm would be a problem, but even the smaller ones if they, for whatever reason cannot be passed out are problematic & pesky as well.

[@fengzheng4015]

Very well explanation ! Thumbs up

[@GTSongwriter]

When I stand up and walk around the pain is less, but when I laydown... the pain is more. ER cat scan said it’s a 1-2 mm stone

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Thanks for sharing your experience.Generally, walking with kidney disease has proven to be beneficial.www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=178522.. Continue to hydrate well.

[@jake-thegoat]

I just passed a 7mm a few days ago. In hindsight it took 2 years to pass. FML

[@normaperez3226]

Going through this, Thank You so much for all the information!🙌

[@ThinkYourHealth]

You're so welcome!😀

[@ortallevitan1]

ouch! I've never experienced a kidney stone but I heard they are beyond painful

[@ThinkYourHealth]

They are extremely painful with patients begging you to help them with their pain.Hydrate well.

[@Castromelisa23]

Great information about the kidney stones!!! 👍👍👍 I just got released from the hospital because they have kidney stones there are two on my right side one on my left side to centimeters are 3mm to 4mm this video cleared a lot of questions that I have now I just have to follow up with a kidney specialist.

[@TrentKennelly]

This is one of my greatest fears honestly. Sounds so painful

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Some women describe the pain as worse than giving birth. Hydrate well

[@alokneet]

I just experienced hell out of it . Hydrate and cut on animal proteins.

[@jaimeperez1837]

Brother you have no idea . I went man down today because of kidney stones very very painful.

[@rbuk2112]

its not always like this,, i had a 3 cm stone,, honeslty when i passed it because of the flomax it just blooped out, i almost had to have a stent put in becuz it disapeared in the uterer, but the worst thing was i had a constant urge to urinate, it was like having to go in the worst way and that feeling was constant after every urination id feel like having to urinate again, had sharp pains around groin as it was passing through but not excruciating pain

[@nievholm]

@@rbuk2112I’m on Flomax now. I have two kidneys stones. One is 1.5mm and the other is 2mm. How does Flomax help pass stones?

[@ambull80]

First kidney stone. Had me in severe pain. Was at home depot and had to drive 20 minutes home. Wife then took me to ER. At 40, i never experienced so much pain in my life. This doesn't mean it will be your experience though. At ER, I sat for 45 minutes with severe pain until it finally subsided. Then they gave me pain med after the fact. Sheesh.

[@JohnQPublic345]

what procedure did you have?

[@subter20001]

I am experiencing severe intermittent pain in my lower back, lower abdomen and stomach. At times it is unbearable. There is some relief with a bowel movement but it returns. After a series of GI tests 2 years ago, the doctor indicated that I had a kidney stone. It evidently is trying to move down the Ureter. I saw a medial assistant who tested my urine and found signs of blood. I am seeing my doctor tomorrow. I am drinking copious amounts of water and using heat and ibuprofen for the pain. I cannot sleep and bear much more of the pain. I hope it passes soon.

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Thank you for sharing your experience.Continue to hydrate well so that the stone can pass.Your Doctor will likely do some imaging tests and blood tests to figure out where the stone is, its size and if there are any abnormalities in your labs, in particular your renal parameters.

[@BHUFF]

I’am with you brother going through this now. Pain is horrible i have a 5 mm stone

[@muhammadfaheem9778]

@@BHUFF have u passed it yet or not . I m suffering from 6 mm and 4.5 mm stone very very painful

[@BHUFF]

@@muhammadfaheem9778 yes I passed it , but uroligist is going to do a mri to make sure there isn’t any more of them

[@gloriamarquez5365]

So my pain was passing a stone...I never had problems I was not sure if it was a kidney infection I went to ER...for pain in left back iwas given med for pain..told to see a renal doc. The pain is gone...so far ...im writing this at the next day at 358 am..i hear in other videos drink lemon juice , iuse true lemon packet hydrated lemon or lime in box of twelve I always drank lemon water to hydrate got lazy and barley drank water then I started soda and soda has high sodium..helps look for videos and another man was speaking o nhow when the pain of a stone came on he would kneel at the couch lay upper body on seat arm spread to left , right on couch and spread his arm each side and lay his head to either side and that it would immediately stop.

[@Charlatan3000]

Im a 17 year old who has broken many bones before and had surgeries but Ive had a huge pain in my kidney since this morning and Its way more constant and awful then any of my past incidents.

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Call you Doctor/healthcare provider given your symptoms so that can assist you further.

[@dawngreen1219]

Really interesting, thank you. Does the pain stay during the whole time frame of waiting for it to pass? I am on Aromase Therapy, after chemo and radiation for breast cancer I read this can cause kidney stones, what is your opinion?

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Kidney stones are not commonly listed as a direct side effect of aromatase inhibitors, there are some potential connections between hormonal therapy and renal issues. One indirect way aromatase inhibitors could potentially contribute to renal stones is through their impact on bone health. These medications can accelerate bone loss, leading to osteoporosis or osteopenia. In some cases, increased bone turnover can release calcium into the bloodstream, which may contribute to the formation of calcium-based kidney stones. In regards to your first question: Once a kidney stone forms, it can remain in the kidney or move down the ureter (the tube that connects the kidney to the bladder). As the stone moves, it may cause varying degrees of pain and discomfort, known as renal colic. If the stone is small enough, it may pass through the urinary tract without causing significant symptoms. However, larger stones or those that become lodged in the urinary tract may cause more severe pain and require medical intervention. In some cases, kidney stones can remain in the kidney for extended periods without causing symptoms. These "silent" stones may be discovered incidentally during imaging studies for other medical conditions. However, if a stone obstructs the flow of urine or causes irritation to the urinary tract lining, it can lead to symptoms such as pain, blood in the urine, and urinary tract infections.

[@mariamnantale4701]

Thank you great doctor Love from uganda pearl of Africa

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Appreciate your support!

[@davidadams9391]

I just had 3 stones removed from my right ureter. 6mm. I was not in pain before. Had very little discomfort during the whole process. Had the stent removed 2 days ago. I will have a sonogram in 2 1/2 weeks. Hope this helps someone 👌🏻

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Appreciate that you are sharing your experience for other viewers.

[@bkshweta2492]

kaise remove hue apke stones

[@nil.115]

How was the stent removed

[@davidadams9391]

@@nil.115 they go in through the penis with a small tube with pinchers. They grab it and pull it out. Uncomfortable but not as painful as it sounds.

[@emrr9955]

Have you had a sonogram?

[@Hittingitsolid]

Great information John, always good to know this sort of stuff. Cheers

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Glad it of some value.Hydrate well.

[@rommeljacinto3792]

Thank you so much! This video was very helpful.❤

[@ThinkYourHealth]

You're so welcome!

[@ShishirKhadka]

Thanks for sharing the video. My brother had once and he was in so much pain

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Sorry to hear that.Thanks for watching.Hydrate well.

[@diamondinruff55]

I was in ER 3 days ago with horrible pain, coming in waves, dark urine, such bad pain! I was given blood test, urine test, and a CT scan. Showed several stones in my kidneys. The one causing such pain was in the ureter close to my bladder. I was treated with pain meds and antibiotics. During the last 3 days my pain has diminished. I was referred to a urologist who told me I need invasive surgery. Last night I felt a PING or a POP or a PLOP...something moved downwards. I think its possible that 5.5 stone dropped into my bladder. So now I watch for the stone(s) to come out. If scope/laser surgery is for the stones over 10 why is a 5.5 of such concern? Why wasn't shock wave suggested? I will be getting a ultrasound in a few days to see where the stone is now.

[@rosemariebernardo6853]

Thank you! This was so helpful! Right to the point and easy to understand and follow! I appreciate you! Thank you!

[@ThinkYourHealth]

You are so welcome!

[@kennylockhart6256]

Great Presentation - thank you!

[@ThinkYourHealth]

You're very welcome!

[@gracemorton7446]

Thanks! Love the bloopers!

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Haha.Great, you watched all the way to the end.I always try to end my videos on a light hearted note.

[@sophiasaleh1705]

Thank you so much John. This is useful info god bless you. I have three kidney stones on my left kidney the biggest is 3.1 mm. my dr said I need to drink lots water 💦 still no sign of passing, I subscribe your channel from Uk 🇬🇧

[@ThinkYourHealth]

You are very welcome, best of luck.I really appreciate your support.

[@Sohai1901]

It takes time. It took me more than 2 months of continual water drinking to pass the stones out for that size. Just keep on drinking

[@vibhorsehgal6639]

I had severe pain about a month ago and after the tests my doctor told me that you have a 4mm stone in urinary pipe. Now the pain is gone but I don't know if the stone has passed or not. Will I feel it when I pass it?

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Usually you have most of the pain because of distention of your kidney capsule as the kidney is trying to eject the stone.You can have pain also when the stone is passing down or obstructing your ureter. Pain usually also stops once the stone reaches your bladder.Once in your bladder, the kidney stone may pass through the urethra (urinary opening) while you are urinating (which may cause pain to start again). Or, it may break into such small fragments that you don’t notice it passing.

[@vaibhavpatharkar6794]

Let me tell u until u notice properly, you wont notice that the stone has left through urine

[@mziconic8714]

This video is very informative. Thanks

[@ThinkYourHealth]

You're welcome, glad it was helpful!

[@ChocolateApricots]

GREAT info! The presentation was so clear and concise. You are very good at teaching!. Thank you for posting. 🌹

[@ThinkYourHealth]

What a nice comment.Had a long day today and was pleased to read this at the end of the day.Thank you.

[@forhisglory700]

Thanks Doc, you're amazing.

[@imethan-youtubetips2420]

13:44 thanks for adding these preventive measures. I'm also a small creator 😅

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Glad, they were useful.Hydrate well and watch your diet.

[@anasser5356]

Great! Thank you for all details I felt all steps with you because my kidney made too many kidney stones, my question do you mean to take more or less oxalate to prevent have a kidney stone?also, I have very high oxelate797mg/24hr sodium 256

[@ThinkYourHealth]

If your oxalate content is too high you would need to reduce it. The increased urinary excretion of oxalate results in urinary calcium oxalate supersaturation, which leads to crystal aggregation,and kidney stones Large fluid intake resulting in a high urinary output (greater than 3 L/day per 1.73 m2) is the most effective therapy to decrease tubular fluid oxalate concentration. Avoidance of foods with high oxalate content, such as tea, chocolate, spinach, and rhubarb.Talk to your Doctor or dietician about other foods and dietary needs.There are other modalities such as using inhibitors of calcium oxalate precipitation. You can talk to your primary Doctor or kidney specialist about these modalities.

[@ProfessorTanyaSpeaks]

I’ve always heard that it’s extremely painful to pass these stones, and you’ve confirmed it. 🤪

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Yes, painful, uncomfortable and disruptive.You have multiple small ones, just as bad as you can keep getting these symptoms intermittently for many months.

[@milacuzzamu9600]

Very clear ecplanation. What the heck😁hehe,tnx doc,ur my favorite vlogger now👍☺️

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Wow, thanks, so nice of you.

[@dimaandalmaryanned.2739]

Thank you for this video!

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Glad it was helpful!

[@johnlazar9668]

Having 15mm cal ox stone in my RK pelvis moving about. Occasionaly a dull pain near the belly button on the right side. Taking febuxostat and tamsulosin .4mg. No unbearable pain yet. Should I consult a urologist urgently. I am 65 yrs old and undergone 3VD bypass surgery in April 2023.kindly give your expert opinion.

[@fatimaespinal6645]

Love the way he explains everything, alot of information in a short video 👍. I've got all the symptoms since Tuesday and today Saturday i think i pass the kidney stone because I feel so much better that intense pain is gone. GREAT VIDEO!!!! QUESTIONS: can the doctors let you know if you've pass a kidney stone?

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Thank you very much for your feedback and I'm glad this video was of value.You can always catch your stones by filtering your urine or using a stone collection kit.

[@janphilpott7470]

Thank you for concise information easy to understand Dr

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ExpatEssentialsForItaly]

Think I'd better increase my water intake! Interesting point you highlighted about the difference between the right and left kidneys. I had to cross my legs when you explained the procedure of passing a camera up the urethra. Fascinating video!

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Hydrate well, that's key.Instrumentation and urethra is always painful for a man to hear.LOL.

[@ExpatEssentialsForItaly]

@@ThinkYourHealth, yep, it sure conjures up some strange images in one's mind!

[@davidadams9391]

They put you to sleep. You know nothing about it. Stint removal slightly painful when they go into your bladder to grab the stent. I had a good doctor

[@55karenina]

It is possible that diarrhea is present and cramps when the stones are passing,I was diagnosed 2 stones 4 mm large, I still have some discomfort after 2 episodes of cramps and diarrhea,and I don’t think is food poisoning,because cramps came after 11 hours after dinner.

[@lovelyheart7137]

Yes! Diarrhea and constipation can take place when kidney stones move through your ureter. Even I had two doctors tell me that kidney stones has nothing to do with it, it does. I had a 6mm kidney stone and I didn't have any pain in my back but just mild cramps in my abdomen. But I had cold chills where it felt like I was kinda in shock or something. It made me constipated and then diarrhea. It was SO weird! The doctor put me on tamsulosin and in two weeks I somehow passed it without any pain. Maybe it broken up or turned into sand, idk. I had a ultrasound done last Friday. Today they called me and said that it was gone. All I drank was water, like 8 to 10 bottles a day and started eating healthier. I used a strainer a few times and didn't see anything. So I'm thinking maybe it desiagrated? So, I hope my comment to you helps you a little bit. You'll definitely be in my thoughts and in my prayers. And I wanted to tell someone who is going through this as well. I never had kidney stones before, this was the first time and hopefully the last. Lol 💗

[@seanpushor909]

I’ve passed hundreds of stones with my most recent being on May 22 2021. When I was in the military I was part of a trial to prevent stones. I failed big time. Our diets were strictly controlled and we had blood and urine samples taken daily. They even thought I was cheating so they admitted to the hospital to watch everything. I was even given a catheter because I constantly had blood in the urine, they thought I was adding blood afterwards. I was dropped from the study because it was deemed chronic or genetic and I would ruin the results. To the best of my knowledge, even to this day, I’m the only person to be fully medically retired from the military due to stones. I got to 3 gallons of water a day (I was desperate, these things hurt), but I had to back off due to electrolyte issues.

[@pikeysrock]

I'm having these right now. I'm in more pain than I have ever been through.

[@seanpushor909]

@@pikeysrock …you have my sympathies.

[@tvs3497]

So many questions, so few answers. A CT Scan revealed to the interpreter an 11mm stone in me. Of course I was in great pain. Hours later, the pain was gone. Why? The stone did not exit my urethra. Had the stone been forced from my left kidney and blocked the ureter? Or had it not exited the kidney but just temporarily blocked the port? The large stone cannot pass so where is it stuck? Can Chanca Piedra taken daily eventually dissolve the stone into small pieces that will then pass through and exit?

[@seahaltura7116]

Very interesting topic. The preventive measures are so helpful. Thanks for sharing!

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Thanks for watching!Glad it was helpful.Yes, hydrate well and watch your diet.

[@shekarvalamoni]

Excellent information sir

[@mastahogweh5657]

Sir, I haven't had kidney stone or diagnosis of it....But I drank energy drink awhile ago or carbonated drink, somehow, my kidneys felt triggered and some spasmic pulsating wavelike pain as if I have kidney stones, is that normal?

[@peterclarke3990]

This is a brilliant video. So simple to understand. Stones can be really painful. Preventive activity is always best, but some people just produce them anyway. Just drink loads of water throughout your life. You’ll pee a lot, but it’s better than getting stones.

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Thank you so much for your feedback.Appreciate this!

[@vvelasco54]

I have a Stent in place with the string attached. I was cleared to go back to work tomorrow but will have it removed the following day. Will I be able to go to work right after the removal? I just don't know what to expect!

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Usually, there should be no problem.Need to monitor for signs of bleeding and infection.Usually, would not advise to go to work on the day of the procedure