How do you know if you have kidney stones?

Pain, lots of it.: Usually kidney stones are pretty painful. You'll get one-sided flank pain that comes in waves. Also nausea. The pain can move into your belly and down your abdomen. You might notice your urine is a different color - brown or red. That's from the blood caused by the irritation of the stone. If you think you might have one, you should see your family doctor. Good luck! drink lots of fluids!

Kidney stones: Kidney stones can be asymptomatic. Blood in the urine, flank pain, urinary hesitancy or groin pain can be signs of kidney stones.

Imaging studies: Either x-rays ( ct scan or kub ) or an ultrasound can show stones.

Here are some...: Reviewing history and conducting physicals leads to suspicion, and imaging studies usually CT with no contrast will confirm if stone is present in urinary tract or not.