Leaving 4mm Kidney Stone Untreated - Safe?

Hello - I have a 4 mm stone stuck in mid ureter for 10+ weeks. Previously have passed 4 mm stones and smaller.

This time around has been different. Never had the acute sharp pain. Instead it has been a dull pain, mild to moderate. No sign of infection, no sign of urine obstruction, creatinine levels are within range.

My doctor is suggesting ureteroscopy given duration I've had stone. Do I have any urgency to do so or can I continue to wait it out and hope it passes.

What would be the harm of waiting a couple more months if pain is tolerable with little to no meds?

Thanks!

Post Edited (patientzero1) : 6/4/2018 9:02:56 PM (GMT-6)

I suffer with kidney stones, I have 3 right now still in my kidneys but I did have to have a lithotripsy done on two others, the last being 10mm. If your stone has moved out of your kidney and has not passed yet it is best to take action because a severe infection can be deadly and happen quickly. Follow the Doctors advice or get a second opinion. Pain is the bodies way of telling you there is something wrong and it needs to be fixed. My husband just got out of the hospital and had sepsis. It came on so quickly that it was mind boggling. So be safe not sorry.