Question 1

does some kidney stones look like a piece of plaque? and do you run fever after passing it?

Accepted Answer

Fever not normal: Stones can have varied appearances, but you should not have fever on passing a stone. Fever is suggestive of infection and you should consult your doctor.

Question 2

i've had a fever iff and in since last night could this be caused by the stent inside me from kidney stone removal?

Accepted Answer

Possible infection: If there is no other obvious cause for fever, i would be concerned about an urinary tract infection related to the indwelling stent. Discuss the fever with your urologist.

Question 3

pain appeared around prostate area few days  after kidney stone came out. no fever. blood was present right now clear. what could be causing this?

Accepted Answer

Ans: When you have a kidney stone the pain can be intense. Depending on the size of the stone as it passes it may tear the urethra this is the blood you see. Best to see your doctor and consider use of antibiotic

Question 4

diagnosed with kidney stones. having alternating aching pain with sharp pain in back and side. on and off 4 two weeks. low fever. what's happening?

Accepted Answer

Possible infection: I am not sure what type of stone you have, but a staghorn stone in the kidney area (composed of several minerals/struvites) which can get infected. It occurs more in men (80%), so other 20% found in women. Having symptoms for 4 wks and now fever, you should see your doc for an eval and treatment. Don't waite too long. Good luck.

Question 5

kidney stone developing, cause of fever?? b/c am not sick

Accepted Answer

Possibly: kidney stones can cause fever if they are obstructing.

Question 6

4 days ago i had hydronephrosis and partial kidney stone obstruction. i now have a fever and signs of infection. should i go to er?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The stone, partial obstruction and hydronephrosis lead to urinary tract infection/pylonephritis that may require IV antibiotics therapy.

Question 7

45 yo male went to er for back pain was diagnosed with small kidney stone that is almost out next day has fever 38c is fever part of passage?

Accepted Answer

Call your doctor now: Sounds like the stone caused an infection. Call your treating doctor now to determine if hands on evaluation vs other treatment is recommended.

Question 8

how do you know if you have a kidney stone? there's pain in the area and fever

Accepted Answer

Kidney : Kidney stone pain typically is sudden in onset and often waxes and wanes in intensity.  Pain will often radiate from the flank to the lower abdomen or groin.  Sometimes associated pain with urination or blood in the urine will coexist.  Also nausea and vomiting are common.  If the pain comes on gradually and is constant with fever and chills, a kidney infection is possible.  I would suggest an urinalysis to start and either and ultrasound of the kidney or ct scan of the abdomen and pelvis to exclude a kidney stone.  The advantages to ct would be to exclude other etiologies to your pain.  I hope this provides some assistance.

Question 9

lowerback was bad and has bcme much less still be a symptom of kidney stones. ?also very dull pain in upper right abdomen. urine good no fevers.

Accepted Answer

Renal pain : Renal colic is extremely severe and unremitting until the stone moves down the ureter and into the bladder. If your pain is persisting see your doctor and get a definitive diagnosis and treatment. Good Luck

Question 10

i have a kidney stone (confirmed on ct scan wed) that has not yet passed. i woke up with pain in lower back and sweats/fever. advice please?

Accepted Answer

Kidney stone?: If you truly have kidney stone that is not passing then go to ER and get IV fluids which may five it out. Otherwise, lithotropsy or surgery. Hope things work out for you.

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Does some kidney stones look like a piece of plaque? and do you run fever after passing it?

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I've had a fever iff and in since last night could this be caused by the stent inside me from kidney stone removal?

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Pain appeared around prostate area few days after kidney stone came out. no fever. blood was present right now clear. what could be causing this?

A member asked:

Diagnosed with kidney stones. having alternating aching pain with sharp pain in back and side. on and off 4 two weeks. low fever. what's happening?

A member asked:

Kidney stone developing, cause of fever?? b/c am not sick

A member asked:

4 days ago i had hydronephrosis and partial kidney stone obstruction. i now have a fever and signs of infection. should i go to er?

A member asked:

45 yo male went to er for back pain was diagnosed with small kidney stone that is almost out next day has fever 38c is fever part of passage?

A member asked:

How do you know if you have a kidney stone? there's pain in the area and fever

A member asked:

Lowerback was bad and has bcme much less still be a symptom of kidney stones. ?also very dull pain in upper right abdomen. urine good no fevers.

A member asked:

I have a kidney stone (confirmed on ct scan wed) that has not yet passed. i woke up with pain in lower back and sweats/fever. advice please?

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