Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can a person die from having kidney stones?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Theoretically: If the stones cause both kidneys to become totally obstructed and you were not treated i guess you could succumb to renal failure.
Answered 9/29/2020
4.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What foods should be avoided if a person has stones in her kidney?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can a person have stationary uric acid stones in the kidney that cause pain?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Can a person with kidney stone issue consume chocolate and nuts? Why or why not?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Are there any symptoms a person develops after passing a kidney stone? I passed my first kidney stone 3 days ago but still have discomfort in my kidne
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What is the permanent solution or treatment for kidney stone without giving up a person's favorite food?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Is it possible for you to die from kidney stone?
Could having multiple kidney stones cause death?
Are concretions and kidney stones the same thing? And are the symptoms a person gets the same?
What is the best way to stop kidney stones to be formed in future for a person who has already engaged with this problem several times?
Is there a specific classification of "disease" for a person that has chronic kidney stones? (i develop an average of 30+ yearly sizes 2mm to 10mm.)
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
