When to Go to Er for Kidney Stone

 When to Go to Er for Kidney Stone can cause extreme pain. Kidney stones are small pebble-like objects that originate within the kidneys. Although not all kidney stones cause symptoms, if they grow large enough  or start to move within the urinary tract, it can lead to extreme distress.

Signs and symptoms of Kidney stones

The most common symptoms of kidney stones are:

• Severe pain that is located around the groin, side, back or below the ribs

• Pain that comes and goes in waves

• Pain when passing urine

• Urine that appears cloudy, pink, red, or brown, or smells bad

• Going to the bathroom more frequently

• High temperature

• Fever and chills

• Nausea or vomiting

If you experience pain alongside one or more of these symptoms, you may be suffering from kidney stones. Additionally, if you notice a fever, chills or high temperature this may be a sign of an infection as well. At this point, seek medical attention immediately.