Do you poop kidney stones?
My uncle recently passed a kidney stone, and he was describing the pain. I was just wondering, when a kidney stone passes, does it come out when you pee, or can it sometimes come out through stool?
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4 months ago
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I remember being so confused and utterly terrified when I was diagnosed with kidney stones, thinking about how they would leave my body. To answer your question, no, they pass through your urine, not your stool, because they are in the urinary system. It is a stressful journey, so please take care of your mental peace too.
4 months ago
I completely understand why you might ask this, as the anatomy can get very confusing when you are in pain and searching for answers. Rest assured, stones come out through your pee, not your bowel movements. Don't stress too much, just consult a urologist to guide you.
4 months ago
Kidney stones only pass through the urine, as they are in your kidneys and bladder, not the digestive tract. I once ignored severe back pain thinking it was just a muscle pull, and ended up with a blocked kidney. Go get a proper scan done before things get complicated.
4 months ago
Haha, honestly I had this same confusion during my biology class. But yeah, kidney stones are in the urinary tract, so they only come out when you pee, not when you poop. Just stay hydrated, buddy!
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4 months ago
I also panicked and had the exact same doubt when I first got my reports! But don't worry, they only pass through the urine. Once you start drinking enough water as advised by your doctor, the small ones pass out quite naturally.
4 months ago
No my child, kidney stones are in the urinary tract, so they can only be flushed out when you urinate. Drinking barley water or simple warm water daily helps in clearing small stones. But if the pain is severe, you must consult a doctor.
4 months ago
No, kidney stones pass through the urinary tract, so they come out when you pee. Make sure to drink plenty of fluids to help them pass.