How To Tell If A Kidney Stone Is Moving? - #60348
I am dealing with this really frustrating situation. Had these awful kidney stones, and now I'm also having loose motion, like is this normal? I mean, the pain from the stones has been intense, and I heard that kidney stones can mess with digestion too! Just the other day, I felt this strange tightness in my stomach, and then bam—loose motion hit me out of nowhere. I’m wondering if the kidney stones could be causing all this upset. Is that a thing? I also read somewhere that moving stones can make you feel all kinds of odd things in your gut, but how do I even know if my stone is moving or not? I don’t want to get confused, like am I just dealing with the stones, or is it all related to this digestive stuff? I feel like I'm stuck in this weird loop of pain and discomfort. Can the kidney stones really cause problems pooping, or is it just my system being all messed up? Thanks for any advice, really need to figure this out before I lose it!
Doctors' responses
Kidney stones can lead to digestive issues, including loose motion, due to the pain and stress they cause in the body. While the primary symptoms of kidney stones are related to the urinary tract, the discomfort can sometimes affect gastrointestinal function.
Q: Do kidney stones cause upset stomach?
A: Yes, kidney stones can cause an upset stomach. The intense pain often associated with kidney stones can lead to nausea and vomiting, which may disrupt normal digestive processes and contribute to feelings of stomach discomfort.
Q: How to tell if a kidney stone is moving?
A: A kidney stone is likely moving if you experience sharp, fluctuating pain in your back or side, which may radiate to the lower abdomen or groin. Other signs include changes in urinary patterns, such as increased urgency or frequency, and possible blood in the urine.
Q: What are the final stages of passing a kidney stone?
A: The final stages of passing a kidney stone typically involve severe pain as the stone moves through the ureter and into the bladder. You may also notice increased urgency to urinate, along with possible blood in the urine and relief from pain once the stone is expelled.
Q: Can kidney stones cause problems pooping?
A: Kidney stones can indirectly cause problems with bowel movements, including loose motion. The pain and discomfort from kidney stones may lead to stress responses in the body, affecting digestion and potentially resulting in diarrhea or irregular bowel habits.
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