What are symptoms for kidney stones/colic?  My husband is having pain + severe cramps and in his urine is blood.  It lasts now for 4 hours. I thought it is urinary infection but I dont know what symptoms for kidney problems are? We are camping and I dont know if I should take him to the hospital?my e-mail address
Hi, thanks for using Chat Doctor Stones can occur in any aspect of the urinary tract-the urethra, bladder, ureter and kidney. In general, they are associated with severe pain, which is usually cramping or intermittent in nature, in some cases the pain may radiate from the loin (the lower back) to the groin. Urinary infections would be associated with burning on urination, frequency, possible change in the color and odor of the urine, abdominal pain. If the pain is severe, it would be best to take him to be assessed. An ultrasound may be suggested. If it is a stone, the treatment may depend on the size and the presence of any complications. Small stones may pass on their own. I hope this helps