Kidney Pain

  • You can help prevent kidney stones by doing the following:

    • Stay well hydrated.
    • Eat more calcium-rich foods.
    • Eat less sodium.
    • Eat fewer oxalate-rich foods.
    • Eat less animal protein.
    • Avoid vitamin C supplements.
    • Explore herbal remedies.

  • Risks of a kidney stones can include:

    • Pain so severe that you can’t sit still or find a comfortable position
    • Pain accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
    • Pain accompanied by fever and chills.
    • Blood in your urine.
    • Difficulty passing urine.

  • Symptoms of a kidney stones can include:

    • Pink, red or brown urine.
    • Cloudy or foul-smelling urine.
    • A persistent need to urinate, urinating more often than usual or urinating in small amounts
    • Nausea and vomiting
    • Fever and chills
    • Severe, sharp pain in the side and back, below the ribs.
    • Pain that radiates to the lower abdomen and groin.
    • Pain that comes in waves and fluctuates in intensity.
    • Pain or burning sensation while urinating.
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