<prompt> Ureteric colic characterized by all EXCEPT:Acute onsetStillness of the patientsResponds to antispasmodicsRadiates to the groin  <response>: Respond to antispasmodics 1317-Baily Love 24th 1274-Baily Love 25thUreteric colic - The patient is usually in such agony that only parenteral opioids will give relief: 1025-CSDT 12th There is a pattern of severe exacerbation on a back ground of continuing pain Radiates to the groin, penis, scrotum or labium as the stone progresses down to the ureter. The severity of pain is not related to the size of the stone. The pain is almost invariably associated with haematuria There may be few physical signsManagement of small stones Most small 5 mm urinary calculi will pass spontaneously and can be conservatively The presence of infection in an upper urinary tract obstruction by stone is dangerous and is an indication for surgical intervention even if the stone is small. 