Kidney Stones

Symptoms

Pain is the most common symptom associated with kidney stones. Stone pain is sudden, severe and sharp when it begins and later will come and go over time as the stone moves. The pain is unrelated to the size of the stone and often radiates from the lower back to the side or groin. Other symptoms may include :

• irritation
• urinary blockage 
• back pain
• blood in urine (hematuria)
• nausea and vomiting
• increased frequency of urination
• urinary tract infection (fever, chills, loss of appetite)
• pain in groin
• fever and chills if an infection is present
• infections in the urinary system