Kidney stones can develop in 1 or both kidneys and most often affect people aged 30 to 60. They're quite common, with more than 1 in 10 people affected. Kidney stones are usually found in the kidneys or in the ureter, the tube that connects the kidneys to your bladder. They can be extremely painful, and can lead to kidney infections or the
Urine contains many dissolved minerals and salts. When your urine has high levels of these minerals and salts, you can form stones. Kidney stones can start small but can grow larger in size, even filling the inner hollow structures of the kidney. Some stones stay in the kidney, and do not cause any problems. the abdomen. When the stone is in the lower part of the ureter, the. pain moves toward the front of the abdomen. Once a stone is entering. into the bladder, patients may also feel the urgency to urinate and. can feel pain in the groin. Once the stone makes it into the bladder, there should be a relief of pain. While this sequence is typical, some. Kidney stones. Bladder stones are similar to kidney stones. Sometimes, a kidney stone travels from your kidney into your bladder. If a kidney stone passes into your bladder, you can usually pee it out. However, very rarely, the stone can get stuck in your bladder and grow larger. Neurogenic bladder.