How large is a 2 mm kidney stone?

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a 2 mm kidney stone is about the size of a small pea. A stone smaller than 4 mm is generally not a cause for concern. However, a stone larger than 4 mm may be associated with higher levels of pain and may be more likely to cause obstruction in the urinary tract, requiring treatment.

How big is a mm kidney stone?

A 2 mm kidney stone is rather large, especially for a stone that is as small as it sounds. However, these can still be very painful to pass and may need to be treated if they are causing you discomfort. However, if they are causing no symptoms or only mild discomfort, a doctor can often leave them alone.

What is a m kidney stone?

A small stone (2 mm) is about as large as a grain of rice. They are most common in people who have a hereditary kidney stone disease. They may affect one or both kidneys. If it is a single kidney stone, it usually passes out of the body on its own. If not, a surgical procedure called percutaneous stone removal can be done to remove the stone.

How big is a millimeter kidney stone?

A stone that is 2 millimeters is a very small stone. Very small stone size is often not an issue or does not require treatment. You are not aware of a stone until you feel it in your passing kidney as it is often so small and non-painful.

How big is a mm kidney stone on ultrasound?

A stone of 2 mm on ultrasound is considered small and generally does not require any intervention. However, if a stone is causing obstruction you may need to do a UA to check for signs of infection and to rule out a kidney infection. Keep in mind that even small kidney stone growths are more likely to grow larger, so if you don’t get treated, your stone is more likely to become bigger and more painful.