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.<\/p>\n
a. General symptoms include:<\/p>\n
(1) Pain.<\/p>\n
(2) Diarrhea.<\/p>\n
(4) Vomiting.<\/p>\n
(5) Abdominal discomfort.<\/p>\n
b. Renal colic, associated with kidney stones, is manifested by:<\/p>\n
(1) Acute renal area pain, radiating anteriorly and downward.<\/p>\n
(2) Nausea.<\/p>\n
(3) Vomiting.<\/p>\n
(4) Loin tenderness.<\/p>\n
c. Ureteral colic, associated with stones in the ureters, is manifested by:<\/p>\n
(1) Acute, colicky pains radiating to genital area and down the thigh.<\/p>\n
(2) Frequent desire to void, with little urine passed.<\/p>\n
(3) Hematuria.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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 … Continue reading 2-28. CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS OF UROLITHIASIS<\/span>