Guide To Understanding Kidney Stones

Signs And Symptoms Of A Kidney Stone

It is possible to pass a kidney stone without realizing it, as kidney stones do not always cause problems and move relatively smoothly through the urinary tract. However, kidney stones that do not move easily through this bodily system cause excruciating pain that can radiate throughout the pelvic, abdominal, back and groin areas. Many people who have had kidney stones describe this pain as the worst pain they have ever experienced, claiming the experience is worse than the pain of childbirth. Though this distinctive pain is the principal symptom of kidney stones, occasionally, the following symptoms may also be present: discolored urine, cloudy urine, foul-smelling urine, nausea, vomiting, a persistent urge to urinate with frequent urination, low urine production, fever, and chills.