Early symptoms of kidney stones

Kidney stones are stones in the internal connections of the kidney, most of which grow in the renal pelvis. Its surface is smooth but there are also rough areas, and its density is high and uniform. Kidney stones are a very benign disease. Kidney stones are much more serious than stones in other parts of the body and can directly damage the body's kidney function. The composition of kidney stones is different. Although they are benign, they can also be dangerous.

Early treatment of kidney stones is very important for people. Only by understanding its early symptoms early can we go to the hospital for treatment to better control kidney stones and prevent them from worsening. So what are the early symptoms of kidney stones? The following will introduce you in detail!

1. Asymptomatic

Most of them are renal calyceal stones, which are found during physical examination and B-ultrasound examination. Urine examination is negative or contains a small amount of red and white blood cells.

2. Dull pain in the lower back

Most of them are large stones in the renal pelvis, such as cast stones, and hematuria may occur after strenuous exercise.

3. Renal colic

The stones are usually small, with microscopic or macroscopic hematuria and obvious percussion pain in the renal area. When the pain occurs, the patient will look pale, have cold sweats all over the body, have a rapid and weak pulse, and even have a drop in blood pressure, often accompanied by gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and abdominal distension.

4. History of stone removal

When pain and hematuria occur, sand or small stones may be excreted in the urine. When the stone passes through the urethra, the urine flow is blocked and there is a stinging pain in the urethra. After the stone is excreted, the urine flow immediately resumes and the patient feels relaxed and comfortable.

5. Symptoms of infection

When combined with infection, pyuria may occur, and during acute attacks, there may be symptoms of chills, fever, back pain, frequent urination, urgency, and pain when urinating.

6. Renal insufficiency

Obstruction caused by kidney stones on one side can cause hydronephrosis and progressive renal dysfunction on that side; obstruction caused by bilateral kidney stones or solitary kidney stones can develop into uremia.

Normally, patients need to drink more water and exercise more, but the amount of exercise should not be too much. They should do some smaller exercises and not sit or lie down all the time. Patients with kidney stones should also eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, which can alleviate the condition, and eat less salt in normal times. You should not eat foods containing too much protein, otherwise there will be serious consequences.