The presence of kidney stones can be a severely painful
experience for somebody going through a kidney stone attack. It can be
difficult to self diagnose if you do not know the symptoms that
accompany a kidney stone attack. There can be many reasons for you to
have kidney stone and if you are one of the people more prone to the
ailment you should be careful and try to prevent the condition. You
should also know the symptoms of kidney stone so that if you experience
any symptoms you can get yourself treated as soon as possible.
An
early detection of this disease can help a patient prevent further more
serious problems to the urinary tract. If you think you have kidney
stones be sure to consult your doctor, who will guide you as to the best
course of treatment available to you. It is not necessary that everyone
going through kidney stone problems will have the same symptoms; a
sufferer can get any combination of general symptoms, or in some cases
all symptoms together. Be sure to be on the lookout for any of the
following symptoms which generally affect a person with this disease.
The
main symptom for stones in the kidney is pain in the lower back area or
the pelvic. This pain can range from dull pain to severe pain depending
on the size of the stone. The pain can become excruciating if a stone
is blocking the ureter and stopping liquids from passing through.
Sometimes painkillers will provide temporary relief, but this kind of
pain should not be ignored, treatment should be provided at the
earliest.
The presence of blood in the urine is another symptom of
kidney stones, especially if accompanied by pain in the lower back and
pelvic area. If you are suffering from pain observe the urine, you might
be able to see signs of blood in it or the urine could be an unusual
color. This is also a sign for alarm that should not be ignored.
Another
symptom of it is difficulty urinating, if you find urinating a painful
experience or feel a burning sensation during or after urination,
consult your doctor, this could be due to damage caused by a stone in
the ureter or even due to a blockage of the ureter due to a stone.
A
urinary tract infection caused by stones in the kidney can make you
feverish and cause chills, this is a sign of an infection in the body
and it is very likely that stones in the kidney are causing the
infection.
These are some major signs and symptoms of a lingering
stone in the kidney problem; you could be experiencing any of the above
stated symptoms or a combination of some of the symptoms. You should
know your body and should consult a doctor if you notice anything out of
the ordinary. Getting treatment at the earliest is the best thing you
can do for yourself if you are suffering from any medical problems.
By
Uttoran Sen
