Clarke County · Kidney Stones
What size kidney stone can pass naturally?
By Advanced Urology ·
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 to see us
If a scan shows a stone over five millimeters, or a smaller one isn't moving, get a treatment plan.
An Athens patient visit
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.
Clarke County care for this
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.
Preparing 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 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.
More reading for Athens
More questions we hear
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.
Video explainers
- 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.
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