Because kidney stones occur in the urinary tract, they create a few key symptoms that differentiate them from other causes of severe and sudden stomach pain. In this video, learn the telltale symptoms of a kidney stone.
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MedlinePlus. (2025). Kidney stones.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. (2017). Definition & facts for kidney stones.
National Kidney Foundation. (2025). Kidney stones.
Urology Care Foundation. (n.d.). What are kidney stones?
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Lauren Smith, MALauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
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