Gopalakrishnan Nair Gopalakrishnan Nair Asked 4 months ago

How many kidney stones can you have at one time?

A friend of mine had a severe case of kidney stones and he mentioned having quite a few. It made me wonder if there's a usual number. Roughly, how many kidney stones can someone have at one time?

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Priya Singh Priya Singh Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago
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It's possible to have several small ones or even a few larger ones at once. Diet plays a big role, especially if you're prone to certain types. I'd recommend talking to a doctor about specific food changes rather than self-prescribing.

Prakash Reddy Prakash Reddy Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Listen to me, don't ignore any discomfort. I had minor back pain for ages and thought it was just bad posture. Turns out I had like three stones. Go get an ultrasound if you suspect anything. Better safe than sorry, trust me.

Vikram Sharma Vikram Sharma Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

I've dealt with kidney stones myself, and you can definitely have multiple. I tried so many home remedies, like apple cider vinegar and lots of water, which helped for small ones. But honestly, for larger or painful ones, only a doctor can properly assess what's happening and how many there are.

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Sneha Joshi Sneha Joshi Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Haha, not sure there's a 'max limit' on how many bad guys can be in there! 😂 But seriously, you can have multiple. The main thing is to catch them early. Stay hydrated, everyone! 💧

Ananya Rao Ananya Rao Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much about the exact number, yaar! You can have one, or even a few tiny ones chilling there. What matters is if they're causing problems. If you're feeling anything, just get it checked, okay?

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Divya Anand Divya Anand Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

The number can vary greatly from person to person. It's not a fixed count. If you have concerns, the best approach is to visit a reputed hospital and ask the specialist directly. They will be able to tell you exactly how many and what type based on proper diagnostics.

Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

My mamaji literally had like six small ones last year. All found on one scan. So yeah, it's not just one at a time always. Just drink water and avoid too much junk, that's what doc told him.

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