Urinary stones are solid deposits made from minerals, salts, acids, or crystals that form within the urinary tract. According to the kidney stone content on Dr. Mirsadeghi’s website, stones may affect any part of the urinary system, from the kidneys to the bladder. Small stones may pass naturally through urine, but larger stones can become stuck, cause pain, block urine flow, or require medical treatment.
What is the urinary system?
The urinary tract includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. The kidneys filter waste and help regulate water and salt balance. The ureters carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder. The bladder stores urine, and the urethra carries urine outside the body. Because these parts work together, a stone in one part of the tract may affect another part, especially if it blocks the passage of urine.
What are urinary stones?
Urinary stones are abnormal crystal deposits. They often begin in the kidney or bladder. A kidney stone can move into the ureter, where it may cause severe colicky pain and obstruction. The website explains that the most common stone types include calcium oxalate, calcium phosphate or magnesium phosphate, struvite, uric acid, and cystine stones.
Stones commonly form when urine contains less water and minerals become concentrated. These minerals can crystallize and attach to each other. Dehydration, diet, infection, metabolic factors, and a history of recurrent stones may all be relevant, depending on the patient.
Kidney stone symptoms
A kidney stone may cause no symptoms while it remains still. Symptoms usually begin when the stone moves or enters the ureter. The pain can be severe and may change location as the stone moves. Typical symptoms described on the website include severe pain in the back or flank, pain spreading toward the groin or genital area, nausea, vomiting, urinary frequency, and burning or discomfort during urination.
Some patients may also notice blood in the urine. Blood in the urine does not always mean stone disease, but it should be evaluated, especially when associated with pain, recurrent urinary symptoms, fever, or a history of stones.
Ureter stone symptoms
A ureter stone is a stone located in the tube between the kidney and bladder. Ureter stone pain is often colicky, meaning it may come in waves: severe pain, temporary relief, and then recurrence. The website describes ureteral stone pain as often associated with nausea and vomiting. Lower ureter stones may also cause urinary burning, frequency, urgency, or difficulty passing urine.
Bladder stone symptoms
Bladder stones may cause lower urinary tract symptoms such as urinary frequency, burning, discomfort while passing urine, interruption of urine flow, or lower abdominal discomfort. Because these symptoms can overlap with prostate enlargement, infection, or other bladder conditions, diagnosis should not be based on symptoms alone.
When can urinary stones be dangerous?
A stone requires urgent assessment when it causes fever, chills, uncontrolled pain, vomiting, inability to pass urine, or suspicion of infection with obstruction. A blocked kidney with infection is a medical concern and should not be delayed. Patients with a single kidney, pregnancy, recurrent stones, or reduced kidney function also need careful evaluation.
How are urinary stones diagnosed?
Diagnosis may include history, examination, urine tests, blood tests, ultrasound, and CT scan depending on the case. Imaging is important because stone size, position, hardness, and obstruction influence treatment selection. After stone treatment or spontaneous passage, follow-up may be needed to confirm that the stone has passed completely and that the kidneys remain safe.
Treatment overview
Some small stones may pass with hydration and medication under medical supervision. Larger stones, obstructing stones, painful stones, or stones that fail to pass may require procedures to fragment or remove them. Treatment options on the website include shockwave lithotripsy, ureteroscopy, TUL, RIRS, PCNL, and in selected cases open surgery. The best choice depends on stone size, location, anatomy, infection, and kidney condition.
Consultation with a urologist
A urologist evaluates the urinary tract, confirms the stone location, and recommends a safe treatment plan. Dr. Amin Mirsadeghi provides urology consultation and stone treatment services; patients can use the official website appointment system for personal evaluation.
For individual assessment, patients can book a confidential consultation with Dr. Amin Mirsadeghi through the official website. The final recommendation depends on medical history, examination, and relevant tests.
FAQ Section
Can a stone pass without surgery?
Some small stones may pass naturally, but this depends on size, location, symptoms and kidney safety.
Can urinary stones cause nausea?
Yes. Ureteral stone pain can be associated with nausea and vomiting.
First Signs of a Kidney Stone: What to Look For
Possible early signs include one-sided back or flank pain, pain moving towards the groin, blood in the urine, nausea or urinary urgency. Some stones cause no symptoms, and these symptoms can also have other causes. Book an assessment with Dr. Amin for diagnosis and treatment planning; fever with suspected stone pain needs urgent medical evaluation. Read more: Urinary System Check-up for Men and Women.
When Should I Go to the ER for a Kidney Stone?
Seek emergency care for fever or shaking chills with stone symptoms, uncontrolled pain, repeated vomiting, inability to urinate, or feeling faint, confused or seriously unwell. A single kidney, pregnancy or known kidney impairment warrants a low threshold for urgent assessment. Do not delay emergency care while waiting to see Dr. Amin; follow-up treatment can be planned after stabilisation. Read more: Ureteroscopy and TUL for a Ureter Stone That Will Not Pass.
How Much Pain Should a Kidney Stone Cause?
Pain ranges from none to intense waves of renal colic. Pain severity does not reliably tell you the stone's size or how safely the kidney is draining. You do not need to endure severe pain to prove that it is a stone. Dr. Amin can assess recurring symptoms and discuss a plan that addresses both relief and the underlying obstruction. Read more: Ureteroscopy and TUL for a Ureter Stone That Will Not Pass.
What's the Worst Type of Kidney Stone to Have?
There is no single worst stone for every patient. Infection-related stones, recurrent cystine stones and a large branching stone can each create different challenges. Location, blockage and kidney function matter alongside composition. Bring your scans and any stone-analysis report to Dr. Amin for a treatment discussion focused on your actual stone burden rather than its name alone. Read more: PCNL for Large Kidney Stones and Staghorn Stones.
Can Kidney Stones Cause Infection?
Stones can coexist with infection, and blockage can make a urinary infection particularly dangerous. Certain bacteria also contribute to infection stones. Fever or shaking chills with flank pain needs urgent assessment; an infected, obstructed kidney may require drainage and antibiotics. After urgent care, Dr. Amin can discuss definitive stone removal and follow-up to address the underlying problem. Read more: Ureteroscopy and TUL for a Ureter Stone That Will Not Pass.
Is It Normal to Have Multiple Kidney Stones?
Multiple stones can be treated, but their total size and position determine the plan. Dr. Amin performs RIRS for suitable kidney stones, reaching the kidney through the natural urinary passage without a skin incision. Some cases need staged treatment; a large or complex stone burden may be better suited to another approach such as PCNL. A consultation connects those choices to your own scan and priorities. Read more: Stone Surgery Options: RIRS, TUL, PCNL and No-Incision Treatment.
Can You Have a Kidney Stone and Not Know It?
Yes. A stone may be discovered on imaging before it causes pain. An asymptomatic stone is not automatically an emergency or an automatic reason for surgery. Size, growth, location and kidney drainage guide the decision. Book a review with Dr. Amin to understand whether monitoring is appropriate and what symptoms should prompt earlier assessment. Read more: Urinary System Check-up for Men and Women.
How Long Does Kidney Stone Pain Last?
Pain may ease and return while a stone remains in the ureter. Repeated attacks deserve review. Dr. Amin can assess whether active treatment would be appropriate: ureteroscopy addresses suitable ureter stones, while RIRS reaches suitable stones inside the kidney without a skin incision. Persistent severe pain, fever or vomiting needs prompt assessment, and follow-up remains important even after pain settles. Read more: Ureteroscopy and TUL for a Ureter Stone That Will Not Pass.
How to Manage Kidney Stone Pain at Home
Home care is appropriate only when a clinician has assessed the stone and confirmed a suitable plan. Take the recommended pain medicine as directed; anti-inflammatory drugs are unsuitable for some patients. Seek urgent care for fever, uncontrolled pain, persistent vomiting or difficulty passing urine. Dr. Amin can review recurring attacks and discuss whether a procedure would be more appropriate than continued observation. Read more: Ureteroscopy and TUL for a Ureter Stone That Will Not Pass.
How Common Are Kidney Stones Really?
Kidney stones are common, but reported rates differ between countries, climates and study methods. A population statistic cannot predict whether your own stone needs treatment. If you have symptoms, a new scan finding or previous attacks, Dr. Amin can assess your situation and discuss the most useful next step for diagnosis, treatment or prevention. Read more: Who Is a Urologist? Conditions and Treatments in Urology.
Should I Be Worried About My First Kidney Stone?
A first stone deserves a clear, personalised treatment plan. Dr. Amin performs RIRS for suitable kidney stones through the natural urinary passage without a skin incision, while some stones need observation or another treatment. Bring your scan for a consultation. Fever, uncontrolled pain, persistent vomiting or inability to urinate requires urgent assessment rather than waiting for a routine appointment. Read more: Stone Surgery Options: RIRS, TUL, PCNL and No-Incision Treatment. Explore a premium consultation with Dr. Amin.
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