kidney stones usually show themselves through some specific symptoms though they only way to diagnose them for sure is through one or several tests such as a ct scan. if you're having any of these symptoms it's worth seeking medical attention: urge to urinate frequently possibly with little urine output sharp pains in the flanks or lower abdomen sometimes radiating toward the groin pacing the floor due to pain and the inability to find a comfortable position to sit or lie down in blood in the urine nausea and/or vomiting with the flank pain these are the classic signs of a kidney stone though other conditions can cause similar symptoms. if you're experiencing these symptoms on a mild-to-moderate basis you'd do well to make an appointment with your primary care provider. if you're experiencing these symptoms on a severe basis or if you find yourself nearly unable to urinate then a trip to urgent care or the emergency room is in order. only a health care provider can say for sure if you have kidney stones. i wish you well!
how do i know if i have a kidney stone?