Rina Das Rina Das Asked 9 months ago

Do kidney stones make you vomit?

I had a sudden, severe pain in my side yesterday, and then I ended up vomiting. The doctor said it could be kidney-related. Do kidney stones commonly cause you to vomit?

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Suman Lata Suman Lata Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Yes, the severe pain often causes vomiting. Sip on some warm water with a bit of ginger juice to help soothe your stomach. But please go to a clinic if you cannot keep water down, as dehydration makes stone pain worse.

Madhavan Nair Madhavan Nair Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

The nervous system reacts strongly to kidney pain, which triggers the stomach to spasm and throw up. During such times, focus on quiet, relaxed breathing to calm your nerves. Please rest and let your body heal gently.

Ritu Vasudevan Ritu Vasudevan Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Vomiting is a very common response to the intense colic pain of a kidney stone. However, it can also indicate a blockage or infection in the urinary tract. You should definitely get it evaluated by a doctor to avoid any risks.

Manish Tewari Manish Tewari Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

I made the mistake of ignoring the nausea and vomiting, thinking it was just food poisoning. It turned out my kidney was severely blocked and swollen. Get a proper scan done immediately if you are throwing up.

Sunita Rao Sunita Rao Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Yes, they do. When I was admitted, the doctors explained that the nerves of the kidney and stomach are closely connected. Make sure to ask your doctor for a reliable anti-vomiting medicine along with your painkillers.

Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Yes, the intense pain can make you feel very sick and vomit. Please try to rest as much as possible and seek medical advice for relief.

Kunal Kamra Kunal Kamra Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Oh absolutely, they make you throw up your dinner and your peace of mind at 2 AM. The pain is so bad that your stomach just gives up. Keep a bucket close by and pray for the morning to come fast.

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Sneha Patil Sneha Patil Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

I threw up twice yesterday because of the intense back pain. Did this happen to anyone else too? I am so worried that the stone is getting worse.

Suresh Nair Suresh Nair Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Yes, it causes vomiting and that might require an emergency injection. To save on hospital bills, ask your local clinic if they can administer the basic anti-emetic prescribed by your doctor before running to big emergency wards.

Arjun Malhotra Arjun Malhotra Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Don't panic, vomiting is just your body's natural response to very high pain levels. It happens to almost everyone who gets a kidney stone attack. Let's get you to a doctor who can give you some quick relief.

Ananya Hegde Ananya Hegde Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes, it is super common to throw up because the pain can be quite intense. Just try to stay calm and sip some water if you can. Get well soon.

Varun Joshi Varun Joshi Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Just got over a 6mm stone last week and yes, the nausea was terrible. I threw up twice during the peak pain phase before the hospital gave me an IV. It gets much better once the pain is under control.

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