Kidney Pain

• How can I help prevent Kidney Stones?

  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.

• What are the risk factors of having kidney stones?

  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.

• What are common symptoms of Kidney Stones?

  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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