Signs and symptoms will vary according to the size and location of the stone. Symptoms also vary with the presence of infection and/or obstruction.

a. General symptoms include:

(1) Pain.

(2) Diarrhea.

(4) Vomiting.

(5) Abdominal discomfort.

b. Renal colic, associated with kidney stones, is manifested by:

(1) Acute renal area pain, radiating anteriorly and downward.

(2) Nausea.

(3) Vomiting.

(4) Loin tenderness.

c. Ureteral colic, associated with stones in the ureters, is manifested by:

(1) Acute, colicky pains radiating to genital area and down the thigh.

(2) Frequent desire to void, with little urine passed.

(3) Hematuria.