Renal colic is a common symptom of kidney stones. Depending on the location of the stone, the patient will have pain in different areas. However, kidney stone pain is often confused with other pain.

Although kidney stones during pregnancy do not greatly affect the development of the fetus, they greatly affect the health of the pregnant woman. Most cases of kidney stones during pregnancy are due to pre-existing disease.

Kidney stones damage the kidneys, increase pressure, leading to pain and other uncomfortable symptoms for the patient.

Kidney stones are a fairly common disease in Vietnam, occurring in all ages and genders, with the highest percentage occurring in adults. Because the two kidneys are located on both sides of the back, just below the rib cage and resting on the back muscles, kidney stones cause back pain.

Vascular calcification in patients with recurrent kidney stones can put them at risk of heart disease. Therefore, to help kidney stone patients protect their cardiovascular health, it is necessary to monitor the status of vascular calcification.

Kidney stones are considered the main cause of kidney failure. If kidney stone patients do not have the right and complete treatment regimen, they will easily lead to kidney failure complications, seriously affecting their health.

To diagnose renal colic, the doctor will rely on clinical symptoms combined with imaging techniques such as X-ray, ultrasound, CT scan of the urinary system and ask the patient to do some other necessary tests.