Can kidney stones cause cystitis?
I'm a young woman and I keep getting bouts of cystitis, which is really frustrating. I also found out I have a small kidney stone. Could these stones be the reason why I'm getting cystitis so often?
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6 months ago
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Yeah, absolutely. When I had a kidney stone, it slipped down and irritated my bladder wall, which felt exactly like cystitis. The constant urge to pee and the burning sensation was crazy. Get a urine test done, bro, to see if there is an infection.
4 months ago
I was just reading about this and I am a bit scared. Does a kidney stone always lead to bladder inflammation or cystitis? I have some burning when I urinate and I'm not sure if it is because of a stone or something else.
6 months ago
Yes, stones can irritate the bladder and cause cystitis-like symptoms. Instead of worrying, just get a routine urine test and culture done, it costs barely 200-300 rupees at any local lab. Take that report to a government hospital doctor to save on expensive consultant fees.
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6 months ago
Haan yaar, kidney stones can definitely cause bladder inflammation, na. When the stone travels down, it scratches the bladder lining, causing that painful cystitis feeling. Best is to show a doctor and not ignore the burning sensation.
6 months ago
I can only speak from my own experience, but when I had a kidney stone, it caused severe irritation in my urinary bladder, which my doctor said was a type of cystitis. It resolved once the stone passed. I suggest you consult your own doctor for a proper diagnosis.