Paroxysmal and severe flank pain radiating to the inguinal area. It is caused by the passage of a kidney stone through the ureter.

Symptoms of Renal Colic

The following features are indicative of Renal Colic:
  • severe pain in the side and back, below the ribs
  • pain that radiates to the lower abdomen and groin
  • pain on urination
  • experience of passing blood, blood clots, and pieces of the stone
  • pink, red or brown urine
  • cloudy or foul-smelling urine
  • persistent need to urinate
  • urinating more often than usual
  • fever and chills if an infection is present
  • urinating small amounts
  • nausea
  • vomiting
It is possible that Renal Colic shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.

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Common Causes of Renal Colic

The following are the most common causes of Renal Colic:
  • obstruction of the urinary flow by a kidney stone
  • increased pressure on the urinary tract wall
  • smooth muscle spasms of the ureter
  • edema and inflammation near the stone
  • increase in peristalsis and pressure of the proximal stone

Prevention of Renal Colic

Yes, it may be possible to prevent Renal Colic. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
  • increase fluid intake to optimize urine
  • limit sodium intake
  • increase intake of fruits, vegetables
  • decrease intake of non dairy animal protein
  • lower the oxalate intake such as spinach, nuts, chocolate, green leafy vegetables

Occurrence of Renal Colic

Number of Cases

The following are the number of Renal Colic cases seen each year worldwide:
  • Very common > 10 Million cases

Common Age Group

Renal Colic can occur at any age.

Common Gender

Renal Colic can occur in any gender.

Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Renal Colic

The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Renal Colic:
  • Blood test: To reveal too much calcium or uric acid in blood
  • Urine test: To show excretion of many stone forming minerals and few stone preventing substances
  • Ct scan (Computed Tomography): To reveal kidney stones in urinary tract

Complications of Renal Colic if untreated

Yes, Renal Colic causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Renal Colic is left untreated:
  • preterm labor and premature rupture of the membrane in case of pregnancy

Procedures for Treatment of Renal Colic

The following procedures are used to treat Renal Colic:
  • Surgery: To remove the kidney stones

Self-care for Renal Colic

The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Renal Colic:
  • Increase intake of water: Keeping the urine diluted that lessens the formation of kidney stones
  • Consume healthy diet: Reduce the amount of oxalates in the diet
  • intake diet low in salt and animal protein

Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Renal Colic

The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Renal Colic:
  • Acupuncture: To manage the pain of renal colic

Patient Support for Treatment of Renal Colic

The following actions may help Renal Colic patients:
  • Join online support groups:Provides information about disease through education programs

Time for Treatment of Renal Colic

While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Renal Colic to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
  • In 1 - 3 months

Last updated date

This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Renal Colic.

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