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What Are The Symptoms Of Kidney Stones?
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Excruciating pain is usually the first symptom of a kidney stone. The pain often begins suddenly when a stone moves from the kidney into the ureter, causing irritation or obstruction. Typically, the individual experiences pain in the back and side in the vicinity of the kidney or in the lower abdomen. Later, the pain may radiate to the groin.
If the stone is too large to pass easily, the severe, constant pain continues as the muscles in the walls of the tiny ureter try to squeeze the stone along into the bladder. Sometimes the individual will find blood in the urine, and may experience a burning sensation during urination, or increased frequency of urination.
Other symptoms may include the presence of urinary infection accompanied by fever, vomiting, nausea, loss of appetite, and chills. The patient may find that his kidney and abdomen in the region of the stone are very tender to the touch.
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