Kidney stones often cause no symptoms at all, but when they do, the pain can be extreme.

The stones are hard masses that form in the urine and can cause severe pain.

Small stones can pass through the urinary tract and leave the body without causing any pain, so easily overlooked. If a stone grows large enough it can block the flow of urine, can cause extreme pain.

Sometimes a person with a kidney stone will feel a sharp, cramping pain in his back or side in the kidney area. The pain may also spread to the groin. People often have problems with them to find a position where they can be comfortable and feel no pain.

If it is impossible for you to urinate, which is an indication that you may have one or more stones in the kidney. If you can not urinate, you should consult a physician immediately.

If the urine flow out slower than normal, which may indicate that a stone is partially blocking the flow. Do you have trouble starting to urinate may be a sign. If the bladder does not empty completely when urinating, which can be a symptom.

A sign of kidney stones is blood in the urine. If you notice blood in the urine or semen, or pain when urinating, you should consult a doctor immediately. Sometimes the urine will have a "rose" color because the blood in the urine is diluted. If you are having symptoms that may be the kidney, the only way to know what is causing the symptoms should see a doctor.

If your urine is darker than normal, which can be a symptom of kidney stones or kidney disease.

Given the need to urinate more often than usual may be a sign - If you have to get up several times during the night to urinate, it is possible that they have.

If you see a stone in the urine or if you see small pieces of a stone (sometimes called "sand") that may be a sign of kidney stones.

Sweating, nausea and vomiting, along with pain can be a sign.

Fever and chills, pain can be a sign.

If you have a number of these symptoms should see a doctor.

People with kidney stones or kidney disease often can reduce symptoms by eating a diet that is easier on the kidneys. One example is to follow a renal diet to help prevent kidney stones.