What are the symptoms of kidney stones?
The following are the most common symptoms of kidney stones. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include: • extreme, sharp pain in the back or side that will not go away • blood in the urine • nausea and vomiting • cloudy or odorous urine • frequent urination • a burning feeling when you urinate • fever and chills Prompt medical attention for kidney stones is necessary. The symptoms of kidney stones may resemble other conditions or medical problems. Always consult your physician for a diagnosis.
Sometimes, urinary stones cause no symptoms at all. But often, urinary stones can cause pain—possibly severe— as well as blood in the urine, nausea or vomiting, the need to urinate more often, or burning during urination. If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, you should contact your doctor for evaluation. And if fever and chills accompany any of these symptoms, contact a doctor immediately, as you may have an infection.
