Vijay Patil Vijay Patil Asked 7 months ago

Do kidney stones hurt your back?

I've had a persistent dull ache in my lower back for a while now, and a colleague at work suggested it might be kidney stones. Is back pain a common symptom of kidney stones?

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Ananthakrishnan Iyer Ananthakrishnan Iyer Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago
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Yes, they certainly do. My mother used to say that kidney pain always starts from the back flank area and shoots forward. While she gave me warm water to drink, we immediately went to our family doctor who confirmed the stone via a quick scan.

Sunita Deshpande Sunita Deshpande Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Indeed, the lower back and sides are the primary areas where the pressure builds up. I found that gentle breathing exercises helped me stay calm through the spasms. Just listen to your body and avoid any heavy twisting postures when you are in pain.

Arjun Rathore Arjun Rathore Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Don't worry, back pain is actually the most classic symptom of a kidney stone. It feels like a severe catch on one side of your lower back. Just take rest, keep sipping water, and let's get you checked by a doctor to be safe.

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Nidhi Malhotra Nidhi Malhotra Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

I totally get it, that deep, nagging back pain can make you feel so miserable and exhausted. Sometimes it is hard to even sit or find a comfortable posture. Please don't suffer silently, reach out to a doctor for some proper pain relief.

Shalini Gupta Shalini Gupta Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Yes, the back pain can be quite sharp and uncomfortable. Try to rest as much as you can and drink warm water. I hope you feel better very soon.

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Rajesh Ganguly Rajesh Ganguly Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Yes, it starts in the back, but be very careful. I thought mine was just normal backache from desk work, but the stone actually blocked my urine tract and caused a severe kidney swelling. Please get an ultrasound done before it leads to any complications.

Sujata Mohanty Sujata Mohanty Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My son had this last year and he was clutching his lower back in agony. At first, we thought he strained it playing football, but it turned out to be a 4mm stone. Keep a close watch on the pain, and if it moves towards the groin, it means the stone is shifting.

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