Kidney stones not passing
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I would consider this a failed lithotripsy -- now more stones that will likely grow and not passing. My doctor appointment is in 2 weeks. Not sure what to expect. I've had 3 lithotripsies -- may not be as effective as expected. Not sure I want to get more lithotripsies or if they are safe to repeat every few years.
If you only had one stone, slight discomfort after passing it is possible, but that discomfort should not last very long. 3 mm stones normally do not cause me any discomfort after they pass. It's usually the ones bigger than 3 mm that cause me what I call "aftershocks", or discomfort for a little while after I pass a stone. That discomfort certainly doesn't last more than one day either and is very off and on and not steady discomfort.
Kidney stones less than 5 millimeters in size almost always pass on their own while stones larger than 6 millimeters may not pass on their own. The pain from passing a kidney stone is typically sharp and cramping. It may begin in the back and side where the kidneys are located. As the stone moves down the ureter the location of the pain may sometimes change. It is fairly common for persons to feel pain in the groin and testes. Nausea, vomiting, and sweating chills are also common.
I know how painful kidney stones are and they are not something I would wish on my worst enemy.
Regarding your second question about severe pain before passing a stone, I feel I must clarify that the severe pain from a kidney stone is usually when the stone is passing through the kidney and can depend on stone size and shape as to how much pain you may experience. Once any stone I have ever had is completely through the kidney and into the bladder, I rarely have had any pain passing the stone out in my urine from that point and only a minor irritation if I had anything.
Hello everyone,I was hoping someone could help me out.I went to the ER last Monday,I was having lower abdomen pain as well as some lower back pain and painful urination.The doctor seemed to think it was kidney stones so he did a ct scan.He said he couldn't see any stones but they could have been vry small and in my ureter{not sure of spelling} he also said he saw some diverticulitis in my colon and to make appointment with family doctor.
With 4 larger ones, 2 in each kidney. I also have nephrocalcinosis. The left kidney has the larger stones and a cyst but only hurts occasionally, if I am passing a stone and sometimes if feels like the larger one gets stuck somewhere. The right kidney however I live with chronic pain, which we have connected to a chronic infection and a narrowing that makes them more painful when the little ones pass! So I would rule out infection first.
Stones can stay in your kidney for ever.
This past friday at 1:20am I was rushed to the ER from sudden back pain that was unbearable I was so scared for my baby.. Came to the conclusion it's kidney stones and I became more terrified because there's not many pain killers they could give me other than tylenol and morphine, so about the last one I asked if it was ok for my baby, first they said not sure!!
That was a decent sized stone to pass. Many can be irregular in size/shape and have a texture that is not conducive to passing naturally (on your own). Short answer, you likely did some temporary damage when passing the stone that healed over time. I know of one person who said he felt a slight pain/sensation for about a year after passing stones. Your symptoms do not sound unique.
Lynn and Sandy are right it does sound like kidney stones but not being doctors there would be no way to know. I have heard of people with HCV having kidney problems.
Sandy thanks for the tip about distilled water, appreciate that.
I have a friend who has kidney stones and his doctor said that he is not drinking enough water. I am sure that is not the only reason. There are probably other factors at play.
I would try to go to the site that Lynn indicated and please try to see a doctor.
s only considered pre-existing if you have been treated for an ongoing problem with your kidney. Individual kidney stones cannot be considered pre-existing. Get a ct scan from a doctor then talk to a urologist if it is a kidney stone. I was born with a condition that causes my body to create kidney stones. I have been to the emergency room 4 or 5 times in the past 18 years for the large stones, small ones pass ok.
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