Kidney stones are formed due to high levels of calcium, phosphorus, and oxalate in urine. They are formed in kidneys when you are dehydrated making certain minerals highly concentrated resulting in kidney stones. Here are a few signs that you should not ignore. Tap to know!
Burning While Urinating
As the kidney stone moves, it inflames and irritates the delicate lining of the urinary tract, causing a burning and painful sensation and increasing the risk of UTIs.
Hematuria
Hematuria is a common symptom of kidney stones, caused by the rupture of small blood vessels in the urinary tract. The urine may appear red, brown, or pink.
Nausea and Vomiting
When a kidney stone passes though the ureter, it can cause intense pain leading to nausea and sometimes vomiting, due to the body’s reflexes.
Sharp Pain in Back, Belly and Side
Kidney stones can sometimes block the ureter, causing difficulty in urinating. The ureter in an attempt to remove the blockage causes spasms leading to sharp pain.
Foul Smell
Kidney stones increase the risk of UTIs. When the stones cause a blockage, bacteria in the urine multiplies, leading to foul smell.
Less Amount of Urination
The stone causes a blockage in the ureter, changing the urine pattern and causing spasms in the urinary tract and restricting the urine flow.
Persistent Need to Urinate
As the stones irritate and inflame the delicate lining of the ureter, they trigger the urge to urinate, even if the bladder is not full.
Fever
Fever can be a serious complication of kidney stones, as the stone may block the ureter sending the urine back in the kidney, causing an environment for bacteria to multiply.
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According to PubMed, kidney stones can cause sharp pain in the back, lower abdomen, groin and side of the body and sometimes result in blood in the urine. It is advisable to consult a healthcare professional if you experience any of these symptoms.