What are the symptoms of urinary stones and kidney stones?

Symptoms of urinary stones and kidney stones include pain, abnormal urine, and possible signs of infection. Those with severe symptoms should seek medical attention promptly. Those with mild symptoms should also pay attention to changes in the disease and take necessary treatment measures.

1. Pain symptoms

The most typical symptom of urinary and kidney stones is severe pain, which is mainly manifested as sudden pain in the waist or one side of the abdomen. This pain may radiate downward to the abdomen, groin, and even genital areas such as the testicles or labia. The pain is usually intermittent and fluctuates as the stone moves. This pain is commonly known as "renal colic" and is often unbearable and often requires medical intervention to relieve. If this pain occurs, you should seek medical attention immediately.

2. Abnormal changes in urine

Blood may be present in the urine due to the stone scraping against the urethra or the stone being close to the wall of the renal pelvis. Blood may be visible as red or pink urine or may only be seen under a microscope. Urinary tract obstruction may result in decreased urine output or even no urine output, indicating a severe blockage by the stone. If a person has difficulty urinating or stops urinating, this is a sign that they need to see a doctor immediately.

3. Infection-related manifestations

Kidney stones and urinary stones can also easily cause urinary tract infections, which are manifested by fever, chills, fatigue, and frequent urination, urgency, and pain when urinating. If these infection symptoms are not treated in time, they may develop into more serious kidney infections, such as pyelonephritis, which may cause systemic harm and require high vigilance.

4. Other less common symptoms

Some people may experience gastrointestinal symptoms such as reflex vomiting, nausea, and abdominal pain, especially when the pain is severe. They may also feel tired, weak, or unwell. If the condition is not treated early, it may further lead to more serious problems such as impaired kidney function.

The onset of symptoms of kidney stones and urinary stones is closely related to the size and location of the stones and whether they cause complications. If the symptoms are severe, you should go to the hospital in time to check the size, type and location of the stones through examinations such as urine tests, imaging CT or B-ultrasound, so as to develop a targeted treatment plan. Treatment methods include drug dissolution such as potassium citrate, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, endoscopic lithotripsy, etc. In life, you can prevent similar problems by increasing your water intake, paying attention to dietary control of oxalate and calcium, and avoiding sitting for long periods of time.

If accompanied by obvious pain or changes in urine, you should see a doctor as soon as possible to confirm the condition to avoid delays that may lead to worsening of the condition or complications. Maintaining daily healthy habits is an important means of preventing stone formation.