Renal colic

Renal colic, or ureteral colic, is caused by spasm of pelvic/ureteral smooth muscle or acute partial obstruction raising pelvic pressure, unrelated to physical strength. It features sudden severe pain radiating from the affected flank along the ureter to the lower abdomen, groin, inner thigh, testis or labium, lasting minutes to hours, often with nausea, vomiting, sweating, pallor and restlessness; severe cases may go into shock.

Common Symptoms

Nausea and vomiting; station doctor; groin pain; pallor; unilateral severe lower abdominal pain; severe pain; lower lumbar pain

Causes

Infection-related colic, commonest pathogen S. aureus, reaching the kidney hematogenously from furuncles, carbuncles, abscesses, infected wounds, upper respiratory infection or adjacent infection; renal stones obstructing the ureter are the commonest cause.

Treatment

Pain relief, antispasmodic, treat the cause

Prevention

Treat stones and infection promptly to prevent obstruction.

Recommended Department

It is recommended to visit the nephrology department; before the visit you may first book an appointment and connect with experts through this platform.

Warm reminder: The above information is provided for health education reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek care at a regular hospital in time.