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Blood In Urine, Pain And Severe Cramps. Kidney Stone Symptom ?
What are symptoms for kidney stones/colic? My husband is having pain + severe cramps and in his urine is blood. It lasts now for 4 hours. I thought
it is urinary infection but I don't know what symptoms for kidney problems are? We are camping and I don't know if I should take him to the hospital?
my e-mail address: YYYY@YYYY
it is urinary infection but I don't know what symptoms for kidney problems are? We are camping and I don't know if I should take him to the hospital?
my e-mail address: YYYY@YYYY
Sat, 14 Sep 2013
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Stones can occur in any aspect of the urinary tract- the urethra, bladder, ureter and kidney.
In general ,they are associated with severe pain, which is usually cramping or intermittent in nature, in some cases the pain may radiate from the loin (the lower back) to the groin.
Urinary infections would be associated with burning on urination, frequency, possible change in the colour and odour of the urine, abdominal pain.
If the pain is severe, it would be best to take him to be assessed.
An ultrasound may be suggested.
If it is a stone ,the treatment may depend on the size and the presence of any complications.
Small stones may pass on their own.
I hope this helps
Stones can occur in any aspect of the urinary tract- the urethra, bladder, ureter and kidney.
In general ,they are associated with severe pain, which is usually cramping or intermittent in nature, in some cases the pain may radiate from the loin (the lower back) to the groin.
Urinary infections would be associated with burning on urination, frequency, possible change in the colour and odour of the urine, abdominal pain.
If the pain is severe, it would be best to take him to be assessed.
An ultrasound may be suggested.
If it is a stone ,the treatment may depend on the size and the presence of any complications.
Small stones may pass on their own.
I hope this helps
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