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Are kidney stones life-threatening?

I am a 38-year-old male. I wonder are kidney stones life-threatening?

4 Answers

They can be if they become infected
It may cause severe infection
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They can be if ignored
Most people think death is imminent when they are passing a stone. Best to see a urologist and get treatment then a nephrologist to help prevent future stone formation.