 [ Symptoms ] kidney pain and now what seems to be strep throat could they be related  kidney pain happened about three times in the past few weeks i am thinking kidney stones woke up today with a really bad sore throat and white pocket was found are they related kind of scared to think i have kidney infection or something or that sort [ Disease ] strep assuming your self diagnosis is correct can cause kidney infections as well but i would have no idea if they are related in your case without a hands on examination and a thorough medical history white pockets on your throat is not a definitive sign of strep why do not you see your medical provider for a rapid strep test urinalysis and a proper examination this would answer your kidney stone and infection concern