What are the symptoms of kidney stones?

The most common symptoms are severe pain in the side, back, or lower abdomen, pain that comes in waves, blood in the urine, nausea, and frequent or painful urination.

Yes, kidney stone pain often starts suddenly and can become intense quickly, especially as the stone moves through the urinary tract.

Pain is often felt in the flank, which is the side and back below the ribs, and it may spread to the lower abdomen, groin, or genitals.

Yes, kidney stones commonly cause blood in the urine, which may make the urine look pink, red, or brown.

Yes, many people with kidney stones feel nauseated or vomit because the pain can be very intense.

Yes, if a stone moves into the lower urinary tract, it can cause burning or pain during urination.

Yes, a kidney stone can cause frequent urges to urinate, especially when the stone is near the bladder.

Yes, a stone can partially block urine flow, causing difficulty urinating or a reduced amount of urine.

Fever is not a typical symptom of an uncomplicated kidney stone, but it can occur if there is an infection, which needs urgent medical attention.

Yes, kidney stone pain often comes in waves as the urinary tract tries to move the stone along.

Yes, people with kidney stone pain often cannot get comfortable and may feel restless or unable to sit still.

Yes, kidney stones can cause lower abdominal pain, especially as the stone travels toward the bladder.

Yes, pain may radiate into the groin as the stone moves down the ureter.

They can sometimes, especially if there is a urinary tract infection along with the stone.

They often do, and the pain may begin suddenly even when a person felt fine earlier.

Yes, smaller kidney stones may cause mild pain, slight discomfort, or no noticeable symptoms at all.

Yes, symptoms vary depending on the stone’s size, location, and whether it is blocking urine flow or causing infection.

Yes, the pain often shifts location as the stone moves from the kidney into the ureter and toward the bladder.

They can, especially if they cause blood in the urine or an infection, which may change the urine’s color or smell.

Seek urgent care if symptoms include fever, severe uncontrolled pain, vomiting that prevents drinking, difficulty passing urine, or signs of infection.