Can kidney stones cause renal failure?
My aunt just had a severe kidney stone attack, and she's now on dialysis. Can kidney stones really lead to renal failure, especially if they are recurrent or block the urine flow? I'm so scared for her.
5 answers
6 months ago
Most liked
Hey, don't panic! It is very rare for simple stones to cause kidney failure. It usually only happens if a large stone completely blocks the urine flow for a very long time without any treatment. Just get a timely scan done and you will be absolutely fine.
6 months ago
It can happen if there is severe obstruction. To avoid complications, do a basic serum creatinine test and ultrasound which costs around 1000-1500 rupees in total. It is better to spend this small amount now than facing massive hospital bills later.
9 months ago
Yes, if a stone blocks the ureter completely, back pressure can damage the kidney. I had to undergo emergency stenting because of a silent blockage. Please consult a nephrologist immediately if you are having severe pain or reduced urine.
Powered by
Consult a neurologist
yrs exp
5 months ago
Please do not ignore this. I kept ignoring my dull back pain for months thinking it was just gas, and it ended up severely blocking my right kidney. Thankfully it recovered, but don't take risks like I did—go see a doctor today.
5 months ago
Whoa, let's not jump to extreme conclusions! Unless you are trying to hide a giant boulder inside you for years, your kidneys aren't going to fail. Just drink your water like your life depends on it and visit a doc.