Anil Kumar Anil Kumar Asked 8 months ago

Are kidney stones kidney disease?

I've been told I have kidney stones, and now I'm thinking about the health of my kidneys. Does having kidney stones mean I have kidney disease? Or is it a separate issue?

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Gurbaksh Singh Gurbaksh Singh Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago
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No beta, it is not a disease. It is just like a small pebble that blocks the passage. We used to drink barley water and take coconut water in our times to clear it. But if the pain is very high, you must show it to a proper doctor.

Meenakshi Sundaram Meenakshi Sundaram Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

No, they are not a chronic kidney disease, so please don't worry. My son had one last year and it was just a mineral buildup. Once the stone passes, the kidneys usually work absolutely fine. Just ensure they drink enough fluids.

Sanjay Kapoor Sanjay Kapoor Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

They are not kidney disease, but if you have diabetes like me, you must be careful. Repeated stones or blocks can stress the kidneys over time. Make sure you keep your blood sugar in control and drink plenty of water.

Ancy Thomas Ancy Thomas Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

No, they are separate things. Kidney stones are physical blocks caused by crystal deposits, while kidney disease refers to long-term damage to the kidney's filtering ability. However, untreated large stones can lead to infections, so getting a proper diagnosis is important.

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Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Listen, it is not kidney failure or a disease. It's just a stone. Don't stress, go to a good doctor, get the scan done, and drink water like your life depends on it. Simple.

Rohan Sen Rohan Sen Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

It is not a disease, but please don't listen to people who say you can dissolve any stone with home remedies. If a stone is blocking your urinary tract, it can damage your kidney. Go to a proper urologist and get a scan done.

Amit Patel Amit Patel Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

No, kidney stones are not kidney disease. They are temporary mineral deposits that can be treated and passed.

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Abhishek Malhotra Abhishek Malhotra Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Not a disease, thank god! But it definitely means I have to cut down on my salty chips and outside food, which is the hardest part. Just keep drinking water and enjoy life!

Neha Joshi Neha Joshi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

When my doctor mentioned kidney stones, I immediately got so scared thinking it meant my kidneys are failing. Is it really not a disease? Did anyone else feel this same panic when they first found out?

Deepa Nair Deepa Nair Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

True, they are not a disease. Just make sure to get an ultrasound done to check the size so it doesn't cause blockages.

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