Occasional Kidney Pain

Jul 09, 2009 The pain was a dull ache, and I had cloudy urine and sometimes blood in the urine. Even though the pain wasn't excruciating, the doctor said I came close to loosing my kidney. They can see a kidney stone with a CAT scan and they can test the urine for the presence of infections or blood cells, which can clarify things greatly.

• Kidney Pain Location Diagram
• Dull Kidney Pain After Drinking Alcohol
• Reasons For Occasional Kidney Pain

Kidney Pain Location Diagram

Kidney stones and pain

Kidney stone pain can be excruciating. Individuals who have never had a stone may be suffering from a great deal of discomfort without knowing why. In reality, kidney stones are generally silent (asymptomatic) until they begin to pass. A stone that grows to 3 millimeters or larger can block the ureter as it moves from the kidney to the bladder. This movement can cause unbearable pain, usually in the lower back, right / left flank, or groin. Kidney stone pain can be intermittent or ongoing.

Dull Kidney Pain After Drinking Alcohol

Stone symptoms

• I've got a fill throbbing back pain located in the kidney area. Aswell as a bloated lower tummy.the lower tummy is also feeling like a period cramp but i dont have my period at the moment. I have just had a baby about 6 months ago.' Elizabeth Finley-Belgrad: Need to be seen: it sounds like a kidney infection needs to be ruled o.
• Minutes after that IV the pain soothed then stopped. I had a CT scan done and was told I had 2 stones in my left kidney. One was 3.5mm the other was 2.5mm. I was prescribed flomax, oxycodone, and nausea medicine and sent home. The pain after a few hours had finally gone, and I simply had a 'pressure' or 'full' feeling in my bladder.

Reasons For Occasional Kidney Pain

Kidney stone pain is only one symptom that patients experience. Understanding other warning signs may help them avoid a great deal of suffering. This will also aid in securing a quick diagnosis and treatment. Below is a list of symptoms that kidney stone patients may experience. If you’re experiencing these symptoms, it’s important to seek immediate medical help.

1. Severe pain – Pain that prevents patients from finding a comfortable position, including severe pain in the lower back, abdomen or groin. If pain is not relieved by changing positions, it could be a kidney stone. Depending on its size, the stone may be lodged somewhere between the kidney and bladder. The pain can come in waves, be a stabbing pain or throbbing pain. Pain can last as little as 20 minutes or as long as an hour (or more). If the pain does not abate, go to the emergency room.
2. Nausea and vomiting – If the pain is so severe that it is causes nausea and/or vomiting, the patient should go to an emergency room as soon as possible. Oftentimes described as the worst pain of their lives, patients with kidney stones should not hesitate to seek treatment.
3. Fever and chills – Fever and chills most often happen when an infection is present. Again, it is important to seek immediate help to lower the chances of developing sepsis.
4. Blood in the urine – Visible blood in the urine (hematuria) is an indication that a stone has started to pass from the kidney to the bladder and has become lodged (likely in the ureter, a tube that connects the kidneys to the bladder). Since the ureters are usually 3 to 4 mm in diameter, any stone larger than this can become stuck. If not taken care of promptly, the stone can tear the ureter introducing blood into the urinary tract.
5. Difficult and painful urination – Blockage in the ureter can cause difficulty in passing urine. If urine cannot pass, it can cause an infection. The stone may also be in the urethra, the tube that passes urine from the bladder outside the body.

It’s important to know what signs to look for in order to receive swift medical attention. Contact Urology Austin to schedule an appointment with one of our providers.