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Does Infection From Kidney Stones Cause Swelling Of Lymph Nodes?

My friend went to the ER with major abdominal pain. A CT was done and it was determined he had a kidney stone in one kidney, but a mass was found in the other. This was about three weeks ago. Now that the stone has been taken care of, he is seeing an oncologist to prepare for a biopsy. Today it was noted he has some swollen lymph nodes. Could the swollen lymph nodes be due to an infection from the stone or a sign of something more looming?
Wed, 7 Jan 2015
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Hello,
I understand your concern.
I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query.

In my opinion it is more serious .

Stone with infection in kidney never causes swollen lymphnodes.

As there is mass on the second kidney. The lymphnodes is because of that mass.

Biopsy is the only tool to diagnose the type of mass and further management can than only be possible.


Please drink as much water as you can as it can prevent further stone formation in the kidney.

Please do not muss the biopsy and further management as this will cure the problem.

I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun.
Thank you.
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist.
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Does Infection From Kidney Stones Cause Swelling Of Lymph Nodes?

Hello, I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. In my opinion it is more serious . Stone with infection in kidney never causes swollen lymphnodes. As there is mass on the second kidney. The lymphnodes is because of that mass. Biopsy is the only tool to diagnose the type of mass and further management can than only be possible. Please drink as much water as you can as it can prevent further stone formation in the kidney. Please do not muss the biopsy and further management as this will cure the problem. I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you. Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist.