Sachin Tendulkar Sachin Tendulkar Asked 7 months ago

Are kidney stones worse at night?

My kidney stone pain often seems to be worse at night, making it difficult to sleep. Is this a common thing? Are kidney stones usually worse at night for most people?

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Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Bro, yes! It always hits around 2 AM when you are trying to sleep. I think it is because we drink less water at night and the flow slows down. If it hurts bad, just go to the ER.

Sita Krishnan Sita Krishnan Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

They definitely feel worse at night because of our body position and reduced fluids. I had severe complications and infection because I delayed going to the hospital at night. Please see a doctor immediately if the pain is unbearable.

Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

In my experience, the pain always peaked late at night. I can't say why medically, but I had to keep my pain meds ready on the bedside table as prescribed by my doctor.

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Karan Shah Karan Shah Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

They actually feel way worse at night, yaar. When you lie down, the pressure changes and the pain just spikes out of nowhere. Keep a bottle of water near your bed and talk to your doc.

Sanjay Mehta Sanjay Mehta Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Yes, pain often intensifies at night due to lying down flat and lower urine production. Don't suffer through the night; get a proper prescription from your doctor for emergencies.

Gopalakrishnan Iyer Gopalakrishnan Iyer Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Yes, in my 40s when I had them, they always woke me up at midnight. It is very common because of our lying position, so do not panic. Keep warm water handy and consult your doctor.

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Vikram Singh Vikram Singh Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

They do feel worse at night, probably because we are dehydrated after hours of sleep. I make sure to drink a glass of water before bed and keep my diet clean, but do check with your doctor for your specific case.

Ritu Kapoor Ritu Kapoor Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I had to go to a good hospital in the middle of the night because the pain was too much. It definitely seems worse during those hours. Ask your doctor clearly for emergency pain management options.

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