Priya Saxena Priya Saxena Asked 6 months ago

Can you die from kidney stones?

Mujhe pichle saal bahut bade kidney stones hue the aur dard se meri jaan nikal gayi thi. Abhi bhi darr lagta hai. Kya kidney stones se jaan bhi ja sakti hai agar treat na kiya jaaye?

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Varun Malhotra Varun Malhotra Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Kidney stones themselves are rarely fatal, but the pain can be absolutely brutal. If your doctor allows, staying active and going for daily walks can actually help smaller stones pass naturally through your system. Just keep drinking water.

Karthik Hegde Karthik Hegde Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

It is definitely not fatal, so don't worry! I use a water tracking app to make sure I hit 3.5 liters daily since I am prone to stones. Tracking your fluid intake is the easiest way to prevent calcium oxalate from building up.

Aurobindo Ghosh Aurobindo Ghosh Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

In my experience, a kidney stone is highly uncomfortable but not fatal. Drinking tender coconut water and doing gentle yoga stretches can help relax the pelvic muscles. Just be gentle with your body and consult a doctor if the pain spikes.

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Anjali Deshmukh Anjali Deshmukh Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Did you know that high calcium levels from thyroid or parathyroid issues can cause kidney stones? While the stone itself won't kill you, an untreated blockage can lead to severe kidney infections. Get regular blood tests and consult your doctor.

Sunita Sharma Sunita Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

While it won't kill you, we must be careful with our diet to prevent them. If you get calcium oxalate stones, try reducing high-oxalate vegetarian foods like spinach, tomatoes, and nuts. And always make sure to get enough dietary calcium with meals.

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