Kidney Stone Pain

 Where Is Kidney Stone Pain Located?

Kidney stone pain comes from several different causes. Generally speaking, kidney stone pain results when a stone formed in the kidney moves down the urinary tract and causes an obstruction.

The muscles in the wall of the tiny ureter strain to clear the obstruction by squeezing the kidney stone down into the bladder.

Kidney stone pain can feel like it's coming in waves as the body tries to move the stone along. This clearing effort is called renal colic.

"Renal" is the medical term describing processes involving the kidneys.  

Kidney stone pain can be extremely severe and intense.

Where is kidney stone pain located? Anyone experiencing pain from a kidney stone usually feels a sharp, cramping discomfort in the lower back between the bottom of the ribs and the top of the hips. This area is sometimes called the flanks. The pain will occur more toward either side. It doesn't typically happen close to the spine.

Kidney stone pain symptoms can also occur in the lower abdomen. Later, pain may spread to the groin. Men with kidney stones may feel discomfort in the testicles.

Kidney stone pain symptoms may also be accompanied by nausea and vomiting.

Kidney stone pain can last for minutes, or it may go on for hours as the kidney stone moves through the urinary tract, irritating tissues or blocking the flow of urine.

Then, suddenly and for no apparent reason, kidney stone pain symptoms stop and don't return for hours or even days.

Side effects of kidney stones can include nausea and vomiting. 

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