{"id":16390,"date":"2023-08-10T15:29:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T15:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agilusdiagnostics.com\/blogs\/kidney-stone-the-symptoms-tests-and-treatments\/"},"modified":"2026-02-05T07:27:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T07:27:17","slug":"kidney-stone-the-symptoms-tests-and-treatments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agilusdiagnostics.com\/blogs\/kidney-stone-the-symptoms-tests-and-treatments\/","title":{"rendered":"Kidney Stone: The Symptoms, Tests And Treatments"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kidney stones, also known as renal calculi, are hard deposits of minerals and salts that form in the kidneys. They can cause severe pain and discomfort and, if left untreated, can lead to serious complications such as kidney damage or infection. In this article, we will discuss the symptoms, tests, and treatments for kidney stones.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Exactly Is A Kidney Stone?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A kidney stone is a solid, pebble-like object that can develop in either one kidney or both. Diverse wastes are dissolved in urine. Typically, the kidneys, the body's filter, remove these waste products. Crystals may start to form when the urine is very concentrated or when there is too much waste in too little liquid. The crystals are joined by other substances (such as calcium, oxalate, urate, cystine, xanthine, and phosphate) to form a solid. If this portion is not eliminated by the body's urine, it ends up becoming larger.<\/span><\/p>\n

Symptoms<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The most common symptom of kidney stones is severe pain in the back, sides, or abdomen. The pain can be sharp, stabbing, or throbbing and may come in waves. Other <\/span>signs of kidney stones<\/strong> include:<\/span><\/p>\n