MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Small kidney stones often pass out of the body on their own. As long as they don’t cause severe pain or complications, treatment isn’t necessary. Larger kidney stones usually need to be treated.

Detailed explanation-2: -Around 80% of kidney stones that are smaller than 4 millimeters (mm) will pass on their own in about 31 days. Approximately 60% of kidney stones that are 4–6 mm will pass on their own in about 45 days. Around 20% of kidney stones that are larger than 6 mm will pass on their own in about 12 months.

Detailed explanation-3: -Kidney stones can only exit the body via urine. Stones that are smaller than 5mm can usually pass easily. Larger stones will generally require medical intervention.

Detailed explanation-4: -Kidney stones are common and are on the rise. About 11 percent of men and 6 percent of women in the United States have kidney stones at least once during their lifetime.