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My dad had a kidney stone when i was like 10 and his doctor said it was worse then labor. could this be true?

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Yes: Pain from a kidney stone is known as renal colic and it is one of the most severe pains that anyone can experience.

Dr Krick agreed

Answered 5/26/2013

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