Shruti Gupta Shruti Gupta Asked 9 months ago

When is kidney stone er?

I had a kidney stone last year and the pain was excruciating, I really don't want to experience that again. I'm wondering at what point should someone with kidney stone symptoms go to the emergency room?

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Sunita Sharma Sunita Sharma Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago
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Kidney stone pain can be really severe, trust me, I've been there. If the pain is unbearable, you're vomiting constantly, have a fever with chills, or blood in your urine, don't wait. Go to the ER immediately. They'll give you pain relief and assess the stone size and location.

Rahul Das Rahul Das Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

If the pain is so bad you can't sit still or find relief, that's ER time. Also, if you have fever with it, or can't pass urine at all. These are signs of complications. Don't try to manage it at home if it feels really bad, just go get checked out.

Sanjay Gupta Sanjay Gupta Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

For kidney stones, if the pain is debilitating, or you notice fever and chills, or difficulty urinating, you should definitely head to the ER. Don't delay. They can give immediate pain management and evaluate if a larger stone is causing blockage, which needs quick intervention.

Shweta Joshi Shweta Joshi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Kidney stone ka ER? Haan na, agar itna dard ho ki bardaash na ho, ya ulti aa rahi ho, bukhar ho, toh phir seedha ER. Ho na, aise mein wait nahi karna chahiye, they can give pain relief quick.

Priya Verma Priya Verma Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

For kidney stones, head to the ER if you experience excruciating, unmanageable pain, persistent vomiting, fever/chills (potential infection), or inability to urinate. These are critical signs requiring immediate medical attention. Don't try to power through; swift action can prevent complications.

Sandeep Singh Sandeep Singh Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

If your pain levels on a scale of 1-10 are hitting 8-10, that's your cue for ER. Also, if your urine output tracker shows very little or zero, or if your body temperature shows a fever. For kidney stones, these are clear indicators. Always better to use technology to monitor and then visit a doc.

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Anita Rao Anita Rao Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Going to the ER for kidney stones is typically when the pain is unbearable, or if you have a fever indicating infection. It's not cheap, but if it's an emergency, you have no choice. Always better to get it checked early by a Urologist if you suspect stones, to avoid the ER trip and its higher costs later.

Arjun Sharma Arjun Sharma Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Kidney stone ER? When it feels like a tiny ninja is trying to escape your body with a pickaxe! 🤪 But seriously, if the pain makes you question your life choices, you're vomiting like crazy, or have a fever, don't wait. Go to the ER, let them kick that ninja out!

Ritika Shah Ritika Shah Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

ER for kidney stones is when the pain is truly unbearable, like stopping you in your tracks, or if you have other symptoms like fever or blood in urine. If it's a small stone and manageable pain, sometimes walking can help pass it, but ONLY if your doctor advises it and the pain is not severe. Don't risk it otherwise.

Manoj Kumar Manoj Kumar Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

If the pain is severe and comes with fever, chills, or difficulty peeing, go to the ER. As someone with high BP, I know how important it is to keep track of kidney health. Sometimes BP issues can affect kidneys, so please get regular checkups and don't ignore sharp pains.

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