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Back pain or kidney stone: Back pain is a very common complaint that bothers people of all ages from youth to the elderly. But not every back pain is the same. Many times it is only a problem related to muscle fatigue or spinal cord, which is called back pen in common language. But sometimes this pain is caused by kidney stones, which is necessary to identify because it is both different. If this difference is not recognized at the right time, then the pain of kidney stone can be unbearable and can also cause damage to the kidney.

HOD Dr. Himanshu Verma in the Department of Nephrology at Safdarjung Hospital It is said that kidney stone pain is usually rapid on one side and the lower back, which can spread to the stomach and thigh. Its pain does not remain constant and keeps on coming. Along with this, there can be frequent urination and the problem of urin from foam to blood. At the same time, normal back pain is usually in the waist. This is due to muscle tightness or living in wrong posture. There may also be a problem of spinal cord. If you have a back pain, then get ultrasound and urine test necessary for correct identity.

Symptoms of back pen Talking about it, it is when there is more stress on the muscles or sitting in the wrong position for a long time, there is pressure on the spine. This pain starts slowly and increases gradually. Some people feel it as soon as they wake up in the morning, some do it after sitting or bending for a long time in the office. This pain is mostly in the middle or lower part of the waist and is affected by the antics of the body, that is, the pain can increase or decrease when walking, getting up, bending. Also, this pain occurs at times with tightness and muscle fatigue.

What is the pain of kidney stones?

Dr. Verma says that if stones have been formed in the kikidney and it is stuck in the urethral, ​​then very fast, shock -like and sudden pain can begin. This pain usually starts from one side of the waist i.e. backwards and can spread to the lower abdomen, thigh or genital area. This is called Radiating Pen. This pain is not less than sitting, walking or lying down, but remains and increases many times. There may also be a complaint of vomiting with kidney stone pain, burning sensation in urine, bleeding, urination of urine or frequent urination.

How to identify whether this pain is back pen or stones?

The back pen is usually connected to the muscles or bone and relaxes from rest, stretching or painkiller. But the pain of stones starts suddenly, very intense and does not get relief from normal painkiller.

Movement of stones does not matter, while walking in the back pen or changing the condition can change the pain. Apart from this, if there is any change in urine, such as blood, burning or color, then it can be a gesture towards stones.

So do not take back pain lightly. It is understandable that the correct reason should be identified in time and treatment should be started according to the need.