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Renal colic

Updated: 2024-05-21


Description

Pain on either side of the lower back that's often due to kidney stones and is usually wavelike and intense and spreads to the stomach area or groin.

Self-care

While seeking medical care, stay hydrated and place a heating pad or a warm cloth on the painful area. Take pain relief medicines sold without a prescription.

When to seek immediate medical care

See a healthcare professional right away if the pain:

  • Happens along with blood in the urine, less urination or fever.
  • Is so serious that it causes a person to pace, writhe or keep changing position.

When to make a doctor's appointment

See a healthcare professional if the pain:

  • Comes and goes, and then becomes constant.
  • Happens along with upset stomach or vomiting.
  • Happens along with painful or frequent urination.