Kidney Stone Pain or Back Pain? How to Tell the Difference | Explained by Dr Biswanu Biswal in Odia

Are you experiencing back pain and wondering whether it could be caused by a kidney stone? Not all back pain is related to kidney stones, and understanding the pattern of pain can provide important clues about its possible cause. In this informative video, Dr. Biswanu Biswal, Professor, Department of Urology, SUM Hospital, explains how kidney stone pain may differ from common back pain caused by muscles, nerves, or spine-related problems. He discusses where kidney pain is usually felt, how stone-related pain can travel, the symptoms that may accompany it, and when you should seek urgent medical attention. Key Topics Covered: ✔ Where are the kidneys located, and where is kidney stone pain usually felt? ✔ Does having a kidney stone always cause pain? ✔ Why can a kidney stone cause sudden and severe pain? ✔ What happens when a stone moves into the ureter and causes blockage? ✔ How does kidney stone pain differ from muscle or spine-related back pain? ✔ Can kidney stone pain start on one side and travel toward the lower abdomen? ✔ Why can kidney stone pain come and go in waves? ✔ Can the pain radiate to the testicles or the tip of the penis in men? ✔ Can nausea, vomiting, or blood in the urine occur with kidney stone pain? ✔ How can movement and posture affect musculoskeletal back pain? ✔ What tests may be needed to identify the actual cause of pain? ✔ When should severe back pain or flank pain be evaluated urgently? 👨‍⚕️ About the Doctor Dr. Biswanu Biswal is a Professor in the Department of Urology at SUM Hospital with extensive expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney stones, ureteric stones, urinary tract disorders, and advanced endourological procedures. He specializes in minimally invasive stone surgeries, reconstructive urology, and evidence-based patient care. 📌 Important: Severe one-sided pain that travels toward the lower abdomen and comes and goes in waves, especially when associated with nausea, vomiting, or blood in the urine, may be related to a kidney stone. However, symptoms can overlap with other conditions. If you experience severe pain along with fever, chills, repeated vomiting, difficulty passing urine, visible blood in the urine, weakness in the legs, or numbness, seek medical attention urgently. 👍 Like, Share & Subscribe for more expert health information, kidney stone awareness, and urology-related educational videos. #backpain #kidneystones #kidneystonetreatment #urologist #bhubaneswar . . . back pain, kidney stone pain, kidney stones, kidney stone symptoms, kidney pain, flank pain, kidney stone vs back pain, how to identify kidney stone pain, ureteric stone pain, severe back pain, blood in urine, kidney stone treatment, urology, urologist, kidney health, SUM Hospital, Urologist Bhubaneswar