Rajesh Prasad Rajesh Prasad Asked 6 months ago

Is kidney stone pain constant?

I've heard people complain about kidney stone pain, and it sounds really awful. I was wondering if the pain from kidney stones is constant, or if it comes in waves. Does it hurt all the time until the stone passes?

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Karan Johar Karan Johar Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Oh, kidney stone pain is like that uninvited relative who shows up, makes you cry for a few hours, disappears, and then returns just when you think you are safe! It definitely comes in waves, so enjoy the quiet moments while they last and keep that water bottle close.

Rakesh Yadav Rakesh Yadav Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

No, it is usually not constant. It hits you in sudden, severe waves when the stone tries to move in the urinary tract. Don't sit around waiting for the next wave to hit; go to a doctor, get an ultrasound, and drink lots of water.

Sarojini Devi Sarojini Devi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

The pain from a stone comes and goes, testing our patience and strength. Keep a positive mind, drink plenty of water to help flush it out naturally, and let the doctors treat it. Take good care of yourself.

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Vikram Malhotra Vikram Malhotra Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Actually, the pain comes in sharp spasmodic waves rather than being constant, usually when the stone blocks the flow of fluid. To prevent these, make sure you are drinking at least 3-4 liters of water daily, especially if you sweat a lot during workouts.

Aman Preet Singh Aman Preet Singh Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Bro, my kidney stone pain was the worst thing ever. It would literally vanish for a whole day making me think I was cured, and then hit me like a truck at night. It is definitely not constant, but when it hits, it is brutal.

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Anjali Saxena Anjali Saxena Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

No, the pain is usually spasmodic and comes in intense waves. Just like managing my thyroid taught me to keep doing regular blood tests, with kidney stones, you need regular ultrasounds and urine tests to monitor the stone size. Definitely keep following up with your doctor.

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