Ramesh Saini Ramesh Saini Asked 9 months ago

Can kidney stones cause nitrites in urine?

My latest urine test showed nitrites, and I've also been having kidney stone symptoms. Can kidney stones themselves cause nitrites to appear in the urine? I'm trying to understand the test results.

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Ramesh Chandra Ramesh Chandra Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Nitrites in urine usually mean there is a bacterial infection present. Since kidney stones can block urine and cause infections, you should get a proper urine culture done to see if you need antibiotics.

Aditya Vardhan Aditya Vardhan Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Yes, if the stone has caused a urinary infection, nitrites will show up. Keep flushing your system with lots of water and check with your doc if you can continue light walking to help pass the stone.

Saraswathi Iyer Saraswathi Iyer Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Stones themselves don't make nitrites, but they block urine which allows bacteria to grow and produce nitrites. It is a clear sign of infection, so please consult your doctor for a prescription.

Gita Devi Gita Devi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Do not worry, just take care of your body. Nitrites indicate some bacterial presence because of the stone. Drink plenty of water and follow the doctor's path to heal completely.

Sameer Joshi Sameer Joshi Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

If your lab test shows positive nitrites, don't delay. Book a quick online consultation with a general physician or urologist today so you can start treatment without losing work days.

Ramesh Chand Ramesh Chand Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Haan beta, peshab me nitrite aana matlab infection ho gaya hai patthari ki wajah se. Aap bilkul ghabrao mat, doctor sahib se milkar dawai le lo.

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Sister Mary Kutty Sister Mary Kutty Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Actually, bacteria convert nitrates into nitrites in your urine, indicating a UTI which is common with stones. Make sure to get a urine culture done so the doctor knows exactly which antibiotic to give you.

Aniket Sawant Aniket Sawant Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Bro, nitrites mean you probably have a UTI because of the stone blocking things. I had the same issue and my doc put me on a 5-day antibiotic course. Get it checked.

Shreya Ghoshal Shreya Ghoshal Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Seeing those positive infection markers on my report made me feel so anxious and sick. It is really draining to deal with, but once you start antibiotics, you will feel much better within a couple of days.

Vikram Rathore Vikram Rathore Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

I totally get it, seeing positive nitrites on a lab report can be very worrying. It just means the stone has caused a secondary bacterial infection. Don't stress, it is easily treatable with medication.

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