Symptoms of reno ureteral stones

22/09/2022

Kidney stones can be painful, but if caught early, they rarely cause permanent damage. Depending on your situation, all you may need to pass a kidney stone is pain medication and water. If stones become lodged in the urinary tract, cause an infection, or cause complications, surgery may be required. Here we look at the symptoms of reno ureteral stones and its diagnosis at our Nephrology department in Marbella.

About ureteral stones

Kidney stones are hard mineral deposits in the kidneys. While kidney stones form in the kidney, ureteral stones are kidney stones in the ureter. Diet, excessive body weight, particular medical conditions, as well as some supplements and medications, are all potential contributors to the formation of kidney stones. Stones in the kidney can develop in any part of the urinary tract, including the bladder and the kidneys themselves. Most kidney stones are the result of urine that has become concentrated to the point where it allows minerals to crystallise and clump together.

Symptoms of a kidney stone will typically not present themselves until the stone has moved around within the kidney or has passed into one of the ureters. Ureters are tubes that connect the kidneys to the bladder. Ureters are the tubes that lead from the kidneys to the bladder.

If a kidney stone moves into one of the ureters and becomes stuck there, it can obstruct the flow of urine, which can make the affected kidney swell and cause the ureter to spasm, which can be very painful. At that time, you might begin to experience the following symptoms:

Pain that is severe and piercing, both in the side and the back, and just below the ribs
Pain that extends from the lower abdomen to the groyne area
A throbbing ache that comes and goes and varies greatly in severity
When urinating, you may experience pain or a burning sensation.

Additional signs and symptoms may include the following:

Urine that is pink, red, or brown.
Urine that is murky or has a putrid odour
Nausea and vomiting
A constant urge to urinate, urinating more frequently than usual, or passing less urine than usual.
In the event that an infection is present, fever and chills.

As a kidney stone passes through your urinary tract, the pain it causes may progress in a number of different ways as it does so. For example, the pain may move to a new location or become significantly worse.

When to see a doctor

If you have any signs or symptoms that worry you, call our home GP service as soon as possible.

If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek immediate medical attention:

Pain so severe that you are unable to remain still or find a position in which you are comfortable.
Pain accompanied by nausea and vomiting
Pain accompanied by fever and chills
Your urine contains blood.
Having trouble urinating and passing urine

Nephrology for reno ureteral stones diagnosis in Marbella

If our home GP doctor has a reason to suspect that you have a kidney stone, you might be required to undergo diagnostic tests and procedures in our Unit of Nephrology at Helicopteros Sanitarios Hospital. Our Nephrology for reno ureteral stones diagnosis in Marbella will consist of:

Blood testing
Urine testing
Imaging like CT, simple abdominal X-rays or ultrasound
Analysis of passed stones