Piyush Shah Piyush Shah Asked 9 months ago

Can kidney stones make you nauseous?

The pain from my kidney stone is sometimes so severe that it makes me feel really sick to my stomach and nauseous. Is this a normal reaction? Can kidney stones make you feel nauseous?

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Karan Dev Karan Dev Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago
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Yes, kidney stones can definitely make you feel nauseous because of the intense, radiating pain. When I was dealing with it, keeping myself active with very light walks helped distract me, but you must stay hydrated. If the nausea is too severe to keep water down, see your doctor immediately.

Suresh Hegde Suresh Hegde Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Yes, nausea is very common, but please be cautious. In my case, severe nausea and vomiting were signs of a kidney blockage that eventually led to an infection. If you can't keep any liquids down or have a fever, please see a doctor immediately rather than waiting it out.

Siddharth Goel Siddharth Goel Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Absolutely, the pain is so sharp that it easily triggers a nauseous feeling in your stomach. During my stone episode, I had to stop my workouts completely and focus on a clean, light diet with lots of fluids. Don't push yourself physically if you're feeling sick; get it checked by a doctor first.

Arpita Ghosh Arpita Ghosh Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

I completely understand how terrifying and miserable it feels when you are nauseous from the pain. It is a very real and overwhelming symptom of kidney stones, and it's natural to feel anxious about it. Please don't worry, but do visit a doctor so they can help ease this discomfort for you.

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Priya Sen Priya Sen Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I really validate how exhausted and sick you must be feeling right now; the constant nausea from kidney stones is truly draining. It is so hard to stay positive when your body is in this much discomfort. Please reach out to a doctor who can give you the right support and care.

Varun Malhotra Varun Malhotra Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

Yeah, it definitely makes you feel super nauseous. I remember I couldn't even look at my hostel mess food without wanting to throw up when my stone pain started. Seriously, just go to the campus doc and get some medicine to stop the feeling.

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