Kidney Stones
Kidney Stone Symptoms: When Should You See a Urologist?
Flank pain, blood in urine, and nausea can signal a kidney stone. Learn which symptoms need prompt urology evaluation.
By Prof. Dr. Asif Baloch · 2026-03-10 · 6 min read
Kidney stones often announce themselves with sudden, severe pain in the side or back. The pain may come in waves and can radiate toward the lower abdomen or groin as a stone moves through the ureter.
Other common signs include blood in the urine, burning while passing urine, frequent urination, nausea, and vomiting. Not every stone causes dramatic symptoms — some are found on imaging done for another reason.
When to seek care promptly
Contact a urologist or emergency care if pain is severe and uncontrolled, if you develop fever or chills with urinary symptoms, if you cannot pass urine, or if you have only one functioning kidney and suspect a stone.
Fever with an obstructing stone can indicate infection and needs urgent medical attention.
What a consultation may include
A urologist will review your history, examine you, and may arrange urine testing, blood work, and imaging to confirm stone size and location. Treatment depends on those findings — from pain control and medical expulsion strategies to endoscopic procedures when needed.
If you are looking for kidney stone care in Lahore, Prof. Dr. Asif Baloch provides evaluation and treatment planning based on your clinical picture.