Manish Gupta Manish Gupta Asked 4 months ago

Do people die from kidney stones?

My uncle suffered immensely because of kidney stones, and it got me thinking how serious they can be. Are kidney stones ever fatal, or do people mostly just recover after treatment?

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Abhishek Upmanyu Abhishek Upmanyu Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago
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Haha, no, you don't die from the stone itself, but the pain might make you feel like you are meeting God for a few minutes! It is incredibly painful but very treatable, so don't worry about dying.

Neha Kakkar Neha Kakkar Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

I spent the whole night googling this because my back was hurting. Honestly, you won't die from kidney stones, but you will definitely lose your sleep and sanity. Just drink water and get an ultrasound done so you can sleep peacefully.

Ravi Shankar Ravi Shankar Joined May 2026 4 months ago

While kidney stones themselves are rarely fatal, they can cause severe complications like kidney damage or infections if left untreated for too long. If you have high blood pressure or diabetes, you have to be extra careful. Regular checkups and proper medical advice are a must.

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Pooja Hegde Pooja Hegde Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I literally get a panic attack every time I feel a sharp pain in my side, thinking it is a kidney stone that will burst or something. But my doctor assured me that it is a very common issue and modern medicine handles it very easily. You will be absolutely fine, just visit a doctor!

Ranveer Singh Ranveer Singh Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Arrey yaar, chill karo! Don't stress too much looking at scary things on the internet. People don't die from kidney stones, it's just a painful phase. Go see a doctor, get some meds, and drink lots of water!

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Karan Grover Karan Grover Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Please don't ignore the dull ache in your back. I ignored my symptoms for months thinking it was just muscle pain, until I ended up in the emergency room with a severe kidney infection. It can get very dangerous if an infection spreads, so get it checked immediately.

Baba Ramdev Baba Ramdev Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

No, kidney stones do not cause death in normal circumstances. They are simply mineral deposits. Doing gentle yoga like Kapalbhati helps in overall abdominal health, but if the stone is big, please consult a medical doctor for proper treatment.

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