Does kidney stone pain come and go?

Question

My friend recently had kidney stone issues and she described intense pain that would appear suddenly and then ease up. Is it true that kidney stone pain often comes and goes in waves like that?

Gauri Deshmukh · Accepted Answer

Hello dear. Yes, kidney stone pain typically comes in intense waves known as renal colic, which happen when the urinary tube spasms to push the stone. Don't assume you are cured when the pain stops; please get a quick ultrasound to locate the stone.

Pooja Hegde · Answer

I had a sudden sharp pain in my side yesterday that completely vanished after an hour. Can kidney stone pain really just disappear like that, or was it just a gas bubble? I am a bit confused if I should visit a doctor.

Suresh Oberoi · Answer

Oh, it loves playing hide and seek! It will make you cry at 3 AM, and by the time you reach the hospital lobby, it completely disappears making you look like a liar. Don't be fooled by its quiet phases, get it checked by a doctor before the next wave hits.

Sumit Nair · Answer

It literally came at midnight, kept me awake till dawn, and then vanished right when I was about to call in sick to work. This coming and going is exhausting because you can't even sleep peacefully. Save your sanity and just go to a urologist.

Pranali Sawant · Answer

Ho na, bilkul waves mein aata hai yeh dard. Ek ghanta bohot dukhata hai aur fir sudden thik ho jata hai. Isliye ignore mat karo, ek baar doctor ko dikha ke scan karwa lo na.

Baldev Singh · Answer

Yes, the pain fluctuates based on whether the stone is moving or blocking the urine flow. When I had my 7mm stone, I would feel fine for two days and then get hit by severe spasms. Drink plenty of water and keep a doctor's prescribed pain medicine handy for emergencies.

Does kidney stone pain come and go?

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Consult a neurologist

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