Kidney stones are common and are formed from chemicals or compounds found in urine. When crystalline chemicals in urine stick, they form kidney stones. There are different types of kidney stones, but the most common type contains calcium. Most stones leave the body without medical intervention, but sometimes the stones become enlarged and difficult to remove without medical help. The stones vary in size and shape and some can reach the size of a golf ball. Larger stones can block the flow of urine and cause excruciating pain. Pain can be really excruciating and make life really miserable. Painful kidney stones can be difficult to treat if you don't know-how. Although kidney stones are painful, they are treatable. It is important to seek medical help once you experienced the symptoms of stones formation in your kidney to avoid your condition to get worse. The most common symptom is excruciating pain on the lower pelvis or lower abdomen or on the sides or back. Kidney stones if left...
