Lawrenceville & Braselton · Kidney Stones
What size kidney stone can pass naturally?
By Advanced Urology ·
What's the short answer?
As a general rule, stones about five millimeters or smaller often pass on their own.
Stones up to about ten millimeters sometimes pass, especially with medicine.
Larger stones usually need treatment.
Shape, location, and your own anatomy matter too.
When should you see a urologist about this?
If a scan shows a stone over five millimeters, or a smaller one isn't moving, get a treatment plan.
What does an Athens patient visit look like?
Athens readers ready for an appointment head to Old Winder Highway in Braselton, where bloodwork and ultrasound sit down the hall; operating-room cases move to Crown Pointe Way.
How is this handled for Clarke County patients?
For kidney stones, Athens patients get imaging to size the stone; smaller ones often pass with medicine, while larger ones are treated in Lawrenceville with shock waves or a scope.
How do you prepare when coming from Athens?
Athens patients should bring medicines, insurance information, an ID and any records from other clinics. Writing your goals for treatment down beforehand helps our urologists tailor the plan.
When should Athens patients call?
Phone (678) 344-8900 if you notice new symptoms, a treatment stops working or a result needs explaining. Our team is glad to book Athens patients.
What else can Athens readers read?
What else do patients ask?
Can an Athens woman discuss leaks after having babies?
Yes. Leakage after pregnancy and delivery is a frequent reason Clarke County women see our team, and options run from pelvic floor therapy to Bulkamid or a sling.
Athens men ask whether a weak stream needs a specialist. Does it?
If it bothers you, it is worth a check. Our Braselton team reviews the prostate and bladder, and procedures happen at our Lawrenceville surgery center.
Can UGA staff and students be seen?
Adults in Clarke County are welcome; check your insurance with our team when you call (678) 344-8900.
Do Athens women come in for bladder control?
Yes. Urgency, leaks and repeat infections bring many Clarke County women to Braselton.
Which videos can help?
Watch on YouTube: Kidney Stones and Ureteroscopy - Everything you need to knowWhat the video covers: An overview of kidney stones and ureteroscopy, the scope procedure used to treat many stones.
- Watch: Kidney Stones and Ureteroscopy - Everything you need to know
- Watch: Kidney Stones? 3 Ways to Remove Them
These open on Advanced Urology's YouTube channel.
How do I book a visit?
Athens and Clarke County patients are always welcome with our Braselton team for this visit.
Request an appointment at Advanced Urology for Clarke County. (678) 344-8900 Book online