Will a 7mm kidney stone pass on its own?

It is possible for a 7mm kidney stone to pass on its own, but it will likely take some time and require great dedication. Depending on the size and location of the stone, it can take anywhere from several days to up to three months. The most important thing you can do to help your body with passing a 7mm kidney stone is drink plenty of fluids. This may mean drinking more water than what is recommended on an average day, as increasing water intake increases urine production which helps flush out stones that have already dissolved or broken down into smaller pieces. Additionally, there are certain medications available over-the-counter which may also assist in flushing out the stone by softening it or breaking it down faster; these include citric acid and potassium citrate solutions such as Seltzers Plus or Urocit-K capsules. If these methods still fail after trying them for several weeks, then surgical procedures such as ESWL (Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy) could be another option where sound waves are used to break down the stones into smaller particles so they can be passed through naturally without causing excessive discomfort during passage.