Kidney Stones: Symptoms, Causes & What to Do

Some common symptoms of kidney stones are:

1. Severe pain in the lower back, side and abdomen.

2. Pain that comes and goes in waves, lasting from a few minutes to several hours.

3. Painful or frequent urination.

4. Cloudy, bloody or foul-smelling urine.

5. Nausea and vomiting.

6. Fever and chills.

7. Inability to urinate or pass very little urine.

8. Increased urge to urinate.