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- Kidney and Bladder Stones
- SYMPTOMS for stones lodged in the kidney or ureter may include back pain,
- nausea, vomiting, excruciating pain in the flank or kidney area and across
- the abdomen to the genital area and inner thighs, fever, chills, abdominal
- distension, frequent urination and blood in the urine.
- CAUSES may be from excessive functioning of parathyroid or thyroid glands,
- urinary tract infection, infection or gout.
- TREATMENT. Medication for pain, therapy for cause, surgery may be required.