Can you have kidney stones without blood in urine?

Yes, you absolutely can. My urologist explained that microscopic blood is usually present in almost all kidney stone cases, but visible blood (hematuria) only happens in about 30 to 40 percent of patients. If the stone is stationary and not scraping the urinary tract walls, your urine might look completely normal.

Please don't assume you don't have stones just because you can't see blood in your urine. If you have any sharp back pain, vomiting, or difficulty urinating, you should get a kidney ultrasound done immediately. It's always better to be safe and catch these things early.

Oh definitely! Your urine doesn't have to look like cherry syrup for you to have a kidney stone. Sometimes the stone is just behaving nicely and sitting in one corner without scratching anything. So don't wait for a color change to start drinking your gallons of water!

I totally get it, you must be looking for symptoms and feeling really confused about what's happening. Many people only have severe, radiating back pain without ever seeing any blood in their urine. It is very common, so please don't let the lack of blood confuse you—get an ultrasound done to be sure.