Anand Kumar Anand Kumar Asked 8 months ago

How does kidney stone pain feel?

My father recently had a kidney stone attack and was in so much pain. I'm worried if I get one too. Can anyone describe how kidney stone pain actually feels? Is it like a sharp pain or a dull ache?

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Siddharth Malhotra Siddharth Malhotra Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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It is typically described as a sharp, severe pain in the back and side, which can radiate to the lower abdomen. It's best to consult a doctor immediately if you experience this, rather than waiting for it to subside.

Vikas Yadav Vikas Yadav Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Haan, bilkul sharp aur unbearable pain hota hai, lower back se shuru hoke aage tak aata hai. Breathless feel hone lagta hai, so risk mat lo aur seedha doctor ko dikhao, na?

Manpreet Singh Manpreet Singh Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Agreed, the pain can be extremely sharp and agonizing. Keep yourself hydrated and get an ultrasound done to see the stone size.

Ananya Roy Ananya Roy Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

When I had it last year, the pain was so sudden and intense in my lower back that I couldn't even sit straight. I immediately went to the emergency room because I couldn't handle it at home.

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Ritu Jain Ritu Jain Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

The pain is quite intense and spasm-like. After my episode, I became very careful with my oxalate intake, cutting down on spinach and tomatoes, but please consult a clinical dietician for your specific diet.

Aditya Joshi Aditya Joshi Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

My urologist explained that the pain isn't actually from the stone scratching, but from the kidney stretching when urine is blocked. He told me that severe waves of pain accompanied by nausea require immediate medical attention.

Meera Krishnan Meera Krishnan Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

The pain can be very severe, sometimes hard to distinguish from severe pelvic cramps. Since I manage PCOS, I am always cautious about abdominal pain and recommend getting an official scan to know for sure.

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Sanjay Verma Sanjay Verma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

It's a very sharp pain, and the emergency visits can be expensive. Better to get a basic ultrasound done at a local lab for 800-1000 rupees early on so you can plan your treatment budget instead of rushing in panic.

Deepika Sharma Deepika Sharma Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

It feels like a stabbing pain in the flank area. I manage thyroid issues and know how important regular follow-ups are, so definitely get a blood and urine test done as advised by your physician.

Rohan Das Rohan Das Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Bro, it's honestly a very sharp, pinching pain that comes in waves. Don't stress too much though, just drink plenty of water right now and see a doc to get it sorted quickly.

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