Kidney stones account for half of all diseases related to the urinary system. If left untreated, kidney stones can lead to severe complications such as pyonephrosis, hydronephrosis, infection, kidney failure, and even death. However, many people don't know whether a 5mm kidney stone is considered large or small. How to treat a 5mm kidney stone?

Kidney stones are the most common type of urinary tract stones. They vary in size, and the choice of treatment depends on several factors, including stone size.