05/22/2026
If you've never had a kidney stone, count yourself lucky. If you have, you know exactly how painful they can be.
Kidney stones are hard mineral deposits that form in your kidneys. When they start moving through your urinary tract, they can cause intense back or side pain, nausea, and trouble urinating. Some pass on their own. Others don't.
Knowing when to head to the ER versus when to wait it out can save you from serious complications like infections or kidney damage. π
Our blog covers the signs, the causes, and when to get help.
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