Symptoms of Kidney Stone

Symptoms of kidney stones (nephrolithiasis) occur when a stone becomes lodged in the ureter or urethra. These symptoms are often characterized by flank pain, fever, and vomiting.

Other kidney stones symptoms include abdominal pain and back pain. People with nephrolithiasis often cannot get comfortable and will continuously change position in an attempt to obtain relief from the discomfort.

Symptoms of kidney stones occur more commonly in men and are seen more in the summer. Kidney stones are more likely to be seen when people are dehydrated but can occur at any time.

Symptoms of kidney stones occur when the stone causes an obstruction or blockage of the ureter or urethra. Most stones are calcium oxylate, however calcium phosphate, uric acid, struvite, and cysteine are other types of stones.

Patients with kidney stones symptoms will often have an x-ray of their abdomen, renal ultrasound, IVP, or a helical CT scan to try to identify the problem.

Symptoms of kidney stone often do not lead directly to the underlying diagnosis and many symptoms can be misleading. Please review all concerns and information found on this website with your health care provider.