Priyanka Singh Priyanka Singh Asked 8 months ago

Do kidney stones cause cramps?

The pain I'm experiencing in my back and abdomen feels very crampy, similar to menstrual cramps, but much more intense. My doctor suspects it could be a kidney stone. Can kidney stones cause these kinds of cramping pains?

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Nisha Kurian Nisha Kurian Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Yes, they absolutely do. When the stone tries to move down the narrow ureter, the muscles spasam to push it out, which feels like really intense, sharp cramps in your side or back. If the pain gets unbearable or you feel like vomiting, please go to a clinic immediately instead of waiting it out.

Ramesh Joshi Ramesh Joshi Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Mere brother ko bhi severe cramps starting huye the back side me. Warm water bottle pack se thoda relief milta hai temporary, but please start drinking lots of water to help flush it. Aur haan, delay mat karo, ek baar doctor ko dikha ke proper ultrasound karwa lo.

Suman Sen Suman Sen Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

It can be very painful, and yes, it feels like heavy cramping. Please take rest and don't exert yourself too much today. I hope your pain subsides soon and you feel better.

Sarabjit Singh Sarabjit Singh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My son had these sudden, sharp cramps near his lower abdomen last year, and it turned out to be a small 4mm stone. We got so scared initially thinking it was something else, but keeping him hydrated and following the doctor's medicine routine cleared it up. Keep a close eye on the pain levels.

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Venkatesh Prasad Venkatesh Prasad Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

They definitely cause heavy cramping, which actually shot my blood pressure up due to the sheer stress and pain. Don't ignore this, especially if you have other health issues like BP. Go get a proper kidney function test and talk to your doctor about lifestyle adjustments.

Ankit Sharma Ankit Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Haan yaar, kidney stones ka pain bilkul sudden cramps jaisa hi hota hai, extreme side kidney area me. Sometime it goes down to the groin area also. Paani daba ke piyo aur ek baar doctor se checkup karwa lo, self-medicate mat karna na.

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