Meena Singh Meena Singh Asked 6 months ago

Do kidney stones cause urine infection?

I've been diagnosed with kidney stones and now I also have a urine infection. I'm wondering if one led to the other. Do kidney stones cause urine infection, or are these two separate issues that just happened to occur at the same time?

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Merlyn Joseph Merlyn Joseph Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago
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Yes, they can. When a kidney stone gets stuck, it acts like a dam and stops urine from draining properly, which leads to bacterial growth and infection. If you have a burning sensation or a fever, you should definitely see a doctor for some antibiotics.

Ankit Trivedi Ankit Trivedi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I've been running to the washroom every ten minutes all night because of this stone and infection combo. It honestly feels like a bad joke. Just go to the doctor and get the pills, save yourself from losing sleep like me.

Suresh Gupta Suresh Gupta Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Haan, bilkul urine infection ho sakta hai pathri ki wajah se. Mere saale ko bhi yahi takleef hui thi aur doctor ne antibiotics di thi. Aap paani khoob piyo aur ek baar pass ke clinic me dikha lo, jaldi aaram milega.

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Consult a neurologist

Gurbachan Singh Gurbachan Singh Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Beta, kidney stones can indeed cause infections in the urine because of the blockages they create. You can drink warm water and some fresh coconut water to soothe the system, but do not ignore it if there is a fever. Go to a good doctor and get it checked properly.

Priyanka Mishra Priyanka Mishra Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

I was actually researching this online because my cousin has a stone and suddenly got a high fever. It seems very common for stones to cause urine infections because of the blockage. It is definitely better to consult a doctor quickly for this.

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Rohan Roy Rohan Roy Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Yes, they do. A stone blocking your tract is a classic trigger for a UTI. Don't sit around waiting for it to clear on its own; just get a urine culture test done and consult a specialist. It's the fastest way to get sorted.

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