Passing a kidney stone can be very painful (akin to giving birth). You may have pain in your side or flank, or pain radiating to your groin. Usually, the pain comes and goes. This may also be accompanied by nausea and/or vomiting. You may also note dark urine or even blood in your urine.

If you think you are passing a stone, drink lots of water. Sometimes sitting in a warm tub helps. You can also take Tylenol or ibuprofen (Advil, etc.). If you can’t stand the pain and can’t wait until our office opens (8:30 am, Mon. - Fri.), go to the nearest emergency room. They will do an x-ray to see if there is a stone and give you pain medication. If you have a fever (more than 101.5 degrees Fahrenheit) or so much vomiting that you can’t keep liquids down, proceed to the emergency room.

If you can make it until the morning, we can see you early at one of our locations. All of our offices open at 8:30 am, Monday through Friday.

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