A kidney stone is a painful process that most men go through at least once in their life. Many kidney stones do not have symptoms until you are already passing the kidney, however, there can be signs if the size of the stone is larger. It is important to be aware of your body and note any changes in it in order to know if you possibly have a kidney stone. If you experience any of these signs, you should see a doctor to determine if it is, in fact, a kidney stone and if anything should or could be done for it.

One of the signs of a kidney stone is severe pain when urinating. This is due to a blockage in the urinary tract that results when a stone is large. In addition, a man many feel pain in their lower stomach and often experience vomiting and nausea.

Another common symptom of a kidney stone is blood in the urine. This is due to the fact that the stone may irritate the ureter which will result in blood. Of course, blood in the urine is not a definite sign of a kidney stone and could in fact be the symptom for something else. This type of condition should be examined right away for this reason.

Finally, frequent and painful urination is a common symptom of a kidney stone. You may also feel a frequent urge to urinate but will be unable to. While you do urinate, you may experience painful burning sensations. Another strong indication is a foul smell. Any and all of these symptoms require immediate medical attention!