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Can 2mm cause 6-10 RBC?

Stone Fighter #CF1570Stone Fighter #CF1570Aug 13, 2026👁️ 2.8k❤️ 138
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I’ve had a steady dipstick test done since November 2025 coming back positive for blood (1+) and red blood cells (6-10). I was pregnant so no intervention was done. Now not pregnant, CT scan came back with non-obstructing 2mm left renal stone. Was told there nothing I could do about it and it’s not the cause of my micro hematuria because the stone is too small and urologist wants to move forward with a cystoscopy. Can a 2mm really not cause bleeding? And I have absolutely started drinking at least 3 liters of water and taking stone breaker in hopes it will help move the stone along.

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Stone Fighter #28C522Stone Fighter #28C522May 5, 2026

Bladder cancer isn't something you want to miss.

Stone Fighter #CE87F0Stone Fighter #CE87F0May 5, 2026

I believe that goes for all cancers.

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