What Are the Symptoms of Kidney Stones?

What Are Kidney Stones?
Kidney stones, or renal calculi, are hard crystalline masses formed from minerals and salts in the urine. They can develop anywhere along the urinary tract, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Often, they form when urine becomes concentrated, allowing minerals to crystallize and stick together

What Are the Symptoms of Kidney Stones?

Kidney stones may remain asymptomatic for years. However, when they move or grow large, symptoms can include:

• Pain in the side or lower back, which may come in waves and vary in intensity.

• Pain that radiates to the lower abdomen and groin.

• Pain or burning sensation during urination.

• Blood in the urine (hematuria), which may appear pink, red, or brown.

• Cloudy or foul-smelling urine.

• Frequent urge to urinate or urinating in small amounts.

• Nausea and vomiting.

• Fever and chills, especially if an infection is present.