Vikram Reddy Vikram Reddy Asked 7 months ago

What can mimic kidney stone pain on right side?

My father experienced a sudden, excruciating pain on his right side and the family is worried about kidney stones, as he has a history. However, he's also mentioning some stomach issues. What else can cause pain that feels like kidney stones on the right side of the body?

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Sameer Khan Sameer Khan Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Had a crazy pain on my right side once, thought it was a kidney stone for sure. Turns out it was just appendicitis! Also, I've heard sometimes gallstones or even just severe indigestion can feel kinda similar. So yeah, don't self-diagnose, get to a doc.

Prakash Reddy Prakash Reddy Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Right-sided pain that feels like kidney stones can actually be appendicitis, gallstones, or even liver issues. It's not something you want to delay getting checked. A quick visit to the emergency or a specialist will save you a lot of worry and potential complications. Time is crucial with such symptoms.

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Arjun Verma Arjun Verma Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Right side pain is no joke, man. While it could be a stone, it might also be appendicitis or gallstones, which are super serious. If the doc rules out anything major, sometimes light walking can help with general aches, but for this kind of intense pain, exercise is definitely off the table until you get a diagnosis.

Deepika Sharma Deepika Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Don't jump to conclusions based on what you read. Right side pain mimicking kidney stones could be appendicitis, a gallbladder issue, or even a severe muscle strain. The internet isn't a diagnostic tool. See a doctor, get tested, and get real medical advice. It's the only sensible approach.

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Smt. Kamala Devi Smt. Kamala Devi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Beta, right side mein aisa dard bahut takleef de sakta hai. Kabhi kabhi toh appendicitis ka dard bhi waisa hi lagta hai, ya fir pitte ki pathri bhi ho sakti hai. Ghar pe garam paani ki sek kar sakte ho, par asli wajah toh doctor hi bata payenge. Der mat karo, dikha lo jaldi.

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