Suresh Kumar Suresh Kumar Asked 9 months ago

Do you get diarrhea with kidney stones?

My cousin has been diagnosed with kidney stones and is in a lot of pain. He also mentioned having diarrhea along with the other symptoms. Is diarrhea a common symptom associated with kidney stones?

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Varun Grover Varun Grover Joined May 2026 6 months ago
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Man, when I had kidney stones, my body was so confused by the intense pain that my stomach went completely haywire too. I was awake all night running to the loo and crying from the back pain. It is like a double strike you never asked for.

Pradeep Das Pradeep Das Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Please be very careful because severe pain and bowel changes can sometimes mean a urinary infection is spreading or there is a blockage. When I ignored these mixed symptoms, my condition worsened and I had to be hospitalized. Get a proper ultrasound and consult a urologist immediately.

Zoya Rahman Zoya Rahman Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Yes, the severe pain from stones can sometimes affect your digestive system and cause loose stools. Please try to drink enough water and rest. I hope you feel better very soon.

Sunita Kulkarni Sunita Kulkarni Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

At this age, one small stone in the kidney makes the entire body act like it's going through a natural disaster. Yes, stomach upset and nausea are part of the package because the pain is just too much to handle. Better to get it treated before your stomach completely gives up.

Shanti Prasad Shanti Prasad Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Our bodies are beautiful systems where everything is connected, so physical stress in one area can easily disturb the stomach. Stay positive, drink plenty of clean water, and let your body heal. Take care of your health and don't worry too much.

Gopal Shenoy Gopal Shenoy Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

The acute pain of kidney stones disturbs the 'Apana Vayu' in the body, leading to digestive issues like diarrhea. Gentle breathing and staying relaxed can help manage the spasm pain. But please ensure you are under a doctor's care for the stones.

Anjali Mehta Anjali Mehta Joined May 2026 6 months ago

I had a 5mm stone last year and my stomach was so upset along with that terrible side pain. I found that drinking warm water and eating very light meals like rice and curd helped calm my stomach while the stone was passing. Definitely consult a doc for the right pain relief.

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Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Yes, kidney stone pain can definitely trigger diarrhea or nausea. It's a common response of the body to intense abdominal stress.

Sanjay Gupta Sanjay Gupta Joined May 2026 5 months ago

It is actually quite common because the nerves of the kidneys and stomach are closely connected. When my brother had stones, we kept him on a simple liquid diet and gave him electoral powder to prevent weakness. Just focus on drinking plenty of fluids and get a basic sonography done.

Baldev Singh Baldev Singh Joined May 2026 5 months ago

The stress of kidney stone pain can easily elevate your blood pressure and disturb your stomach. When I had stones, my BP shot up, so I had to monitor both my diet and pressure closely. Make sure you get your vitals checked at the clinic.

Rajiv Nambiar Rajiv Nambiar Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Diarrhea is not the typical primary symptom of kidney stones, so don't just assume it is related. It could be a stomach infection or food poisoning instead. Go see a qualified doctor and get a proper diagnosis rather than guessing online.

Lakshmi Narayanan Lakshmi Narayanan Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

My father always says that intense pain in the lower back can stimulate the nerves of your digestive tract, causing loose motions. While we gave him warm barley water at home to soothe him, we made sure to see our regular family doctor to get the stone size checked.

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