The entrance of bacteria into the urethra is not the only way a urinary tract infection can start, and plenty of people who are not sexually active get UTIs. Sometimes, a physical condition may be the cause. When it is, antibiotic treatment alone won't resolve it. Kidney Stones UTIs can result from physical blockage. Consisting mostly of calcium, and therefore as hard as a rock, these stones can be any size from tiny to large enough to fill an entire kidney.
Kidney stones travel with the urine and can be found anywhere in the urinary system.
They may be painless or excruciating, depending on their size, their location, and whether they are blocking the passage of urine. If a stone becomes lodged in the thin, sensitive ureter, pain is notoriously great. X-rays will show their location. From its position immediately overhead, the bladder can push into the vaginal area when surgery, menopause, or multiple deliveries weaken the vaginal wall. The resulting pocket, called a cystocele, allows urine to collect, providing especially hospitable conditions for invading microorganisms.