Can you have multiple kidney stones at once?
My uncle recently passed a kidney stone, and it sounded very painful. I'm wondering if it's possible for someone to have more than one stone at a time, or if they usually come one by one?
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6 months ago
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Yes, it is definitely possible to have more than one stone. Drinking lots of warm water and barley water helped me clear minor ones, but please don't rely only on home remedies. If you have severe back pain or blood in your urine, go see a doctor immediately.
6 months ago
Oh absolutely! My uncle actually had three small stones at the same time last year. 😊 He got them cleared easily with proper treatment and lots of fluids, so don't worry too much! Just keep sipping on water all day. 👍
6 months ago
Yes, you can have multiple stones. Since I have to manage my sugar levels, I can't drink those sweet juices people suggest for stones. I stick to plain water and lime juice without sugar, and always check with my doctor first.
6 months ago
Haan na, my brother-in-law had multiple stones in both kidneys at once. We were so scared, but the doctor said it is quite normal. Proper medication and avoiding certain foods really helped him, ho na.
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6 months ago
Honestly, my body loves producing kidney stones more than I love sleep, and that is saying something. I once had two in my left kidney and one in the right at the same time. Just keep your urologist on speed dial, it makes life much easier.
6 months ago
I completely lost my mind when my ultrasound report showed three separate stones. I thought it was some major emergency, but my doctor told me it is actually very common to have multiple ones. They usually just treat them together, so take a deep breath.