What is Kidney Colic?

Description of the disease

Kidney colic is an acute pain in the lower back or side caused by the blockage of a kidney stone in the ureter. This condition can be extremely painful and requires medical intervention.

Classification

• Simple kidney colic
• Complex kidney colic

Symptoms

• Acute pain in the lower back or side
• Nausea and vomiting
• Feeling of inability to find a comfortable position
• Frequent urination

Causes

The cause of kidney colic may be the presence of a kidney stone in the ureter or kidney inflammation.

Diagnostic

For the diagnosis of kidney colic, ultrasound, X-ray, or CT scan are usually used.

Treatment

Treatment of kidney colic may include painkillers, infusions, ureteral dilation, or surgical intervention.

Prevention

Prevention of kidney colic involves increasing water intake, following a diet, moderate physical exercise, and treatment of concomitant diseases.

Doctor

Kidney colic treatment is carried out by a urologist.