Kidney Stone Symptoms
Kidney stones often do not cause any symptoms. Usually, the first symptom of
a kidney stone is extreme pain, which occurs when a stone acutely blocks the
flow of urine. The pain often begins suddenly when a stone moves in the urinary
tract, causing irritation or blockage.
The pain usually starts in your back or your side just below the edge of your
ribs. As the stone moves down the ureter toward your bladder, the pain may
radiate to your groin. If the stone stops moving, the pain may stop too.
If the stone is too large to pass easily, pain continues as the muscles in
the wall of the tiny ureter try to squeeze the stone along into the bladder. As
a stone grows or moves, blood may appear in the urine. As the stone moves down
the ureter closer to the bladder, you may feel the need to urinate more often or
feel a burning sensation during urination.
Other kidney stone symptoms may include:
- Bloody, cloudy or foul-smelling urine
- Persistent urge to urinate
- Fever and chills if an infection is present
- Nausea and vomiting
If fever and chills accompany any of these symptoms, an infection may be
present. In this case, you should contact a doctor immediately.
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