Smita Desai Smita Desai Asked 5 months ago

Can kidney stones make you pee blood?

I saw blood in my urine recently, which scared me a lot. My doctor said it could be due to a kidney stone. Can kidney stones actually make you pee blood?

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Pranav Shah Pranav Shah Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago
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Yes, they can, because the rough edges of the stone can scratch the inner lining of your urinary tract as it moves. It is quite common but can be very alarming. Once you consult a doctor, make sure you focus on a clean, low-salt vegetarian diet and drink lots of water to help it pass smoothly.

Suresh Hegde Suresh Hegde Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Please do not ignore this symptom at all. While passing blood in urine can be common with stones, it can also indicate a severe infection or internal injury. I had a major complication because I delayed seeing a doctor when I first saw blood, so please get a proper medical checkup immediately.

Ritu Hooda Ritu Hooda Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Look, seeing blood in your urine is definitely scary, and yes, kidney stones are a very common cause for it. But don't sit at home trying to guess if it is normal or not. Go straight to a clinic, get an ultrasound done, and let a doctor tell you exactly what needs to be done.

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Neha Malhotra Neha Malhotra Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Oh, seeing blood in your pee can be super scary, but don't stress too much because it is a very common kidney stone symptom. The stone just causes minor scratches as it moves. Definitely tell your doctor about it so they can check it, but try to stay calm!

Priyanka Sen Priyanka Sen Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Yes, from what I've researched, stones can cause blood in the urine as they travel. Since our bodies are already sensitive to hormonal changes, any extra symptom like this should be handled carefully. I would strongly advise visiting a doctor for a proper test rather than relying on internet searches.

Nisha Roy Nisha Roy Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Yes, it happens quite often when a stone is on the move. Just keep drinking lots of water to help flush it out, and make sure you visit your doctor to get it sorted quickly. You'll be absolutely fine, just take care!

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Saraswati Iyer Saraswati Iyer Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes, my dear, it can happen when the stone is moving through the delicate passages. Please stay calm, keep a positive mind, and take proper care of your health by consulting a medical professional who can guide you on the right path to healing.

Karan Johar Karan Johar Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes, the stone scraping against the urinary tract can cause hematuria, which is blood in the urine. Since I manage diabetes, any urinary symptom makes me extra cautious about kidney health, so I always get it checked immediately. Please consult your physician and avoid self-managing this.

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