KIDNEY STONES AND POOP FEELING: CAN THEY CAUSE BACK PAIN
Learn how kidney stones can cause back pain and digestive changes and how to spot their symptoms.
WHAT KIDNEY STONES ARE
Kidney stones are hard mineral deposits in the kidneys. They form when urine becomes concentrated and can cause severe back pain and urinary problems.
HOW STONES CAUSE BACK PAIN
Kidney stones block urine flow causing pressure in the kidney. Pain starts in the back and can spread to the lower abdomen and groin as stones move.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BACK PAINS
Kidney stone pain is sharp stabbing and wave like with nausea. Regular back pain is dull aching and constant. Knowing the difference helps in diagnosis.
PAIN LOCATION AND RADIATION
Pain starts in the side below the rib cage and moves to the lower abdomen groin or shoulder. Stone movement and nerve pathways determine pain patterns.