The pain of passing a kidney stone can be debilitating. If you experience symptoms of kidney stones, consult a doctor immediately, especially if symptoms are accompanied by signs of infection. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, white males over age 50 are the most at risk for kidney stones in the U.S. Common symptoms of kidney stones are severe abdominal pain, blood in the urine, fever and nausea.
Severe Pain in the Abdomen, Side or Back
The most common symptom of kidney stones is an acute onset of severe pain in the abdominal region. The pain of passing kidney stones is typically sharp and cramp-like. As a kidney stone passes from the kidney into the urinary tract, it may block or obstruct urine flow, and pain may shift to the groin and genital areas. Pain associated with kidney stones often comes in waves as the stone moves through the urinary system. Kidney stones are also accompanied by pain, burning or irritation during urination.
Blood in Urine
As kidney stones pass through the urinary system, they can scrape the inner lining of the urinary tract, causing blood to appear in the urine. This may similarly present as pink or cloudy urine. This is a sign of the stone moving past the kidney and into the urinary system, which may be associated with pain or burning during urination.
Fever, Chills and Nausea
As a stone passes through the kidney and urinary tract, it may block urination, which can help to promote kidney infection. Symptoms of urinary tract infections related to kidney stones include clamminess, sweating, fever and chill cycles, weakness, loss of appetite and nausea. Kidney stones with associated symptoms of infection are very serious. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases advises that a person experiencing these symptoms should immediately contact a medical professional.
