Patient's question:
I have kidney stones. Sometimes my hands and feet are very hot, my lower back is very sore and painful, and I feel mentally unwell. I also feel the urge to defecate. I have drunk a lot of water during the day, but it hurts especially badly tonight. What's going on? Can kidney stones cause abdominal pain?Doctor's answer:
Kidney stones can easily cause abdominal pain. First, it's important to rest and avoid prolonged sitting or standing. Engage in appropriate physical exercise to enhance hydration. Medications such as stone dissolving tablets and stone expulsion granules can be taken. At the same time, pay attention to drinking more water, frequent urination, and regular activity to promote the passage of stones.Kidney stones can cause abdominal pain. In clinical practice, kidney stones have various manifestations, which can be summarized into the following aspects:
1. Colic: This is characterized by smaller stones, with microscopic or gross hematuria and significant pain upon palpation of the renal area. During pain attacks, patients may experience pale complexion, profuse sweating, rapid and weak pulse, even hypotension, often accompanied by gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and abdominal distension.