How To Know If Your Kidney Stone Symptoms Are Life Threatening

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How To Know If Your Kidney Stone Symptoms Are Life Threatening

Peter Loisides (Board Certified Urologist, Saint John's Health Center) gives expert video advice on: How do I know if my kidney stone symptoms are life-threatening?

How do I know if my kidney stone symptoms are life-threatening?

Severe kidney stone symptoms include severe pain, and the pain is of a magnitude that is intolerable. It frequently leads to nausea and vomiting; you become quickly dehydrated, and it usually ends up with an emergency room visit within a few hours.