A 3mm stone is 3mm large. Isn't that like asking what color is a blue bird?
well maybe they arent sure what the mm means...
it means millimeter.
there are 25 millimeters in a inch, so a 3 mm stone is roughly 1/8th of a inch.
fairly small. i have had some as large as 10mm .
Any stone would be harmful
Are you serious ?????????? Its 13mm, you said it in the question.
The outside.
6mm obvious
It is never normal for a kidney stone to block your urine, however it does happen. When a stone blocks the flow of urine, treatment needs to occur soon so kidney or ureter damage doesn't occur.
A 6mm stone would be a.75 carat diamond.
For a 6mm kidney stone, the recommended surgical procedure is often ureteroscopy, where a thin tube is inserted through the urethra and bladder to access the ureter and remove or break up the stone using laser energy. If the stone is not easily accessible or if there are complications, shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) may also be considered, which uses sound waves to break the stone into smaller pieces. In some cases, percutaneous nephrolithotomy may be necessary if the stone is large or causing significant obstruction. Always consult a urologist for the best treatment option based on individual circumstances.
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It certainly wouldn't be a small one.
In some patients a 4mm kidney stone may not need lithotripsy, however, for some patients this may be too large to pass without assistance.
5.5 millimeters . . . . . I've had worse. 5.5 inches . . . . . Look out!
A 9 mm kidney stone is considered a large kidney stone. It may be difficult to pass naturally and may require medical intervention such as lithotripsy or surgical removal.