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Kidney & Urinary Health
Question #26528
90 days ago
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do kidney stones cause blood in urine - #26528

Saanvi

I am gonna try to explain what’s been happening with me. For the past few weeks, I've been having this crazy pain in my side, and it would kinda come and go but was always frustrating. Thought maybe it was just a muscle thing, but then I noticed something alarming. I saw blood in my urine! Like, not just a little, it was pretty noticeable. I wasn’t sure if that was normal or if I should freak out. After a couple of days, the pain got worse, and that’s when I really started worrying. I went to my doc, and they mentioned that kidney stones could cause blood in urine, which is wild. I had no idea. But then I just started thinking, "do kidney stones cause blood in urine?" I mean, how common is this? Can the blood just be from stones, or should I be thinking about other things that could be wrong? My friends say all sorts of things—like diet changes, drinking more water, but honestly it freaks me out. Is this something that I need to get checked out more? I'm just kinda lost on what to do next, and I don’t want to ignore it if it could be serious. Any insight would help!

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Kidney stones can definitely cause blood in urine, a common symptom medically known as hematuria. When a stone forms in the kidney and tries to pass through the urinary tract, it can irritate and damage the delicate linings of the urinary tract, leading to bleeding. The pain you’re describing is quite typical—often sharp, starting in the back or side and moving towards the groin as the stone moves. While blood in urine is a classic sign of kidney stones, it’s important not to assume that’s the only cause. Hematuria can also occur due to infections like urinary tract infections (UTIs), bladder or kidney infections, issues like trauma, or even more serious conditions including cancers of the urinary tract.

Given that stones are a plausible explanation, However, I would strongly recommend further evaluation by your doctor. They might suggest a urinalysis to detect any other anomalies in your urine or potentially imaging, like a CT scan or ultrasound, to confirm the presence of stones and their exact location. As your situation suggests some urgent characteristics—like increasing pain, it would be wise not to delay follow-up with your healthcare provider.

In terms of next steps, maintaining good hydration can help you as it encourages urine flow and can assist smaller stones in passing naturally. Aim for at least 2 to 3 liters per day, unless advised otherwise by your provider. Diet can play a role too—reducing intake of certain oxalate-rich foods like spinach and nuts might be beneficial if stones are oxalate-based. But for targeting the underlying cause, rely on the specific advice of your physician once the tests ascertain the stone’s composition. Meanwhile, if you experience severe pain, fever, vomiting, or cannot pass urine, seek medical assistance right away, as these could signal a serious complication demanding urgent attention. Don’t wait too long, particularly with your symptoms escalating, being proactive in this case is best.

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