A common symptom associated with nephrolithiasis is

A common symptom associated with nephrolithiasis is

• A. Radiating flank pain
• B. Fever without symptoms
• C. Headache
• D. Cough

Answer: (A)

Nephrolithiasis most often shows up as sudden, severe, unilateral flank pain that starts in the loin and radiates toward the groin or testicle. This radiating, colicky pain happens as the stone intermittently obstructs the ureter and then moves, causing waves of intense discomfort. Patients frequently experience nausea, vomiting, sweating, and restlessness during these episodes, and blood in the urine is common because the stone irritates the urinary tract lining. Fever is not a typical symptom unless there is an accompanying infection, which would change the management plan. Headache or cough aren’t related to stone activity and wouldn’t be expected symptoms.

Nephrolithiasis most often shows up as sudden, severe, unilateral flank pain that starts in the loin and radiates toward the groin or testicle. This radiating, colicky pain happens as the stone intermittently obstructs the ureter and then moves, causing waves of intense discomfort. Patients frequently experience nausea, vomiting, sweating, and restlessness during these episodes, and blood in the urine is common because the stone irritates the urinary tract lining. Fever is not a typical symptom unless there is an accompanying infection, which would change the management plan. Headache or cough aren’t related to stone activity and wouldn’t be expected symptoms.