Question 1

twinges of pain over right kidney.also pain in the middle of my back just to the right of spinal cord i do have a history of kidney stones. one had to be laser. seeing more often.urine is slightly darker.should i wait it out or seek medical attention?

Accepted Answer

Kidney stone: For now, just drink plenty of fluids and take whatever pain reliever medication you have at home. If you develop more severe pain in the back with fever, you may need more urgent treatment and antibiotics for which you should consult your urologist or primary physician.

Question 2

extreme pain in first morning urination. dark colored urine. metallic taste, nausea, decreased output. stents on both sides from kidney stone?

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: All your described symptoms might result from the joint effects of the procedures, stents, medications, and anesthesia. But, you need to be checked for no UTI despite maybe of no fever. For the time being, drink more fluid, take pain med &amp; antibiotics (if any) as prescribed, but see Doc timely for more unbearable symptoms or questions. Best wish ...

Question 3

ureteroscopic kidney stone removal 10 days ago. 39.8 temp and rapid heartbeat, plus urine dark red again. double j stent fitted. what could be causing?

Accepted Answer

Infection: You likely have an infection in your kidney and around the stent you should be seen today by your urologist, or if they are not available, at the emergency department.

Question 4

3+ hematuria, dark yellow urine colour clears after drink a lot of water
renal us clear no kidney stones
prostate size normal
no wbcs in urine?

Accepted Answer

More work up to do: If no protein in urine, need urology care with bladder scope (cystoscope) and may be ct. If protein is positive in urine, then you need nephrology care and may be kidney biopsy with more blood tests.

Question 5

wisdom tooth removal & dc gave me amoxicillin & metronidazole.i got back pain in left side & dark yellow urine.is it kidney stone or medicine effect?

Accepted Answer

Probably med effect: Metronidazole is known to turn urine a brownish color.  Also, being dehydrated can also make your urine look dark.  Kidney stones usually cause pain and may be associated with blood in the urine.

Question 6

sharp pain in right kidney when i pee, cloudy dark urine no matter how much i drink, constant thirst, etc. infection or stones?

Accepted Answer

Hard to tell: More likely infection but cannot rule out a stone. Either will do this and it could be both, also. Urinalysis is an easy way to distinguish. Either way need to see a provider to have appropriate management. If your ct is relatively recent you can trust it in ruling out stone disease. Then infection is probable.

Question 7

is it possible to have clear urine while having kidney stones?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Depends where the kidney stone is. If it is in the renal pelvis or bladder and not sufficiently irritating the lining of the kidney, ureter (kidney to bladder), urethra (bladder to outside), there may be no visible blood. Often, a simple urine dip test done in your physicians office will be able to detect microscopic blood in your urine. Are you having flank pain or painful urination? See your doc.

Question 8

ecoli in urine and 8 mm kidney stone ?

Accepted Answer

Urine culture: you should have urine culture and be treated with antibiotic if urine culture is positive and for kidney stone if CT revealed obstruction stone should be remove.

Question 9

do small kidney stones float in urine?

Accepted Answer

No: All kidney stones would be denser than water and would not be able to float.

Question 10

mucus in urine symptom of kidney stone?

Accepted Answer

No: It may be an indication of infection.

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Twinges of pain over right kidney.also pain in the middle of my back just to the right of spinal cord i do have a history of kidney stones. one had to be laser. seeing more often.urine is slightly darker.should i wait it out or seek medical attention?

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Extreme pain in first morning urination. dark colored urine. metallic taste, nausea, decreased output. stents on both sides from kidney stone?

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Ureteroscopic kidney stone removal 10 days ago. 39.8 temp and rapid heartbeat, plus urine dark red again. double j stent fitted. what could be causing?

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3+ hematuria, dark yellow urine colour clears after drink a lot of water renal us clear no kidney stones prostate size normal no wbcs in urine?

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Wisdom tooth removal & dc gave me amoxicillin & metronidazole.i got back pain in left side & dark yellow urine.is it kidney stone or medicine effect?

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Sharp pain in right kidney when i pee, cloudy dark urine no matter how much i drink, constant thirst, etc. infection or stones?

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Is it possible to have clear urine while having kidney stones?

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Ecoli in urine and 8 mm kidney stone ?

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Do small kidney stones float in urine?

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Mucus in urine symptom of kidney stone?

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