How To Know If Its Kidney Stones Or Uti. Crystals grow on rocks almost 80 of 85 of kidney stones are calcium. Pearle says that any burning with urination is caused by an infection such as a urinary tract infection than by kidney stones.
It does not differentiate between a kidney bladder or urethral infection. But it s more likely dr. When a uti has spread to the kidney the upper part of the urinary tract fever is a common symptom.
However in some cases the lack of urine drainage and inflammation from an obstructing stone can lead to development of a urinary tract infection.
Some stones can form as a result of a urinary tract infection the mayo clinic notes. A uti in terms of symptoms causes and treatment so you can tell the difference. Kidney stones and urinary tract infections share many similarities but also have distinct differences that tell each condition apart. 10 of hospital admissions for kidney stones are for an infection complicating a kidney stone.