What do small kidney stones feel like?

Question

My uncle just had a kidney stone removed and he said it was very painful, even the small ones. I've been having some dull ache in my back recently, especially after long work hours, and I'm a bit worried. Is it possible that even tiny stones could cause a lot of discomfort?

Sunita Rao · Accepted Answer

In my experience, even a very small stone felt like a sharp, sudden ache in my lower back that would come and go. Sometimes there was a burning feeling when going to the bathroom, which finally made me realize it wasn't just normal back pain.

Abhinav Mehra · Answer

They feel like a sharp, stabbing pain in your lower back or side that can travel down to your groin. It is not a constant dull ache; it comes in intense waves that make it hard to sit still. Get an ultrasound done to locate it exactly.

Sanjay Dutt · Answer

I ignored a mild pinching pain in my back for weeks, thinking it was just gas, until it turned into unbearable agony in the middle of the night. If you feel a sharp, wave-like pain in your side or face painful urination, go get a checkup immediately before it becomes an emergency.

Manish Sharma · Answer

Haan, chote stones bhi bohot bura dard dete hain. It feels like a sudden, sharp pain in your back or lower side, and sometimes you feel like vomiting too, na. Make sure you drink lots of water, but first get a scan done to know the size.

Aditya Kulkarni · Answer

For me, it started as a dull ache in the flank area, which I initially thought was muscle soreness from my workouts. My health app helped me track my water intake and pain levels, which made me realize I was severely dehydrated. Keep your hydration levels high to help flush them out.

What do small kidney stones feel like?

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Consult a urologist

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