Kidney stones often cause no symptoms. Usually the first indication that a person has a kidney stone is sharp, cramping pain of sudden onset in the back and flank or in the lower abdomen. This pain occurs when a stone begins to move within the urinary tract and causes irritation or blockage. Pain may spread to the groin.
If the stone is too large to pass easily, pain continues as muscles in the wall of the ureter contract in an effort to move the stone into the bladder. As the stone enlarges or travels, blood may appear in the urine. As the stones moves from the ureter toward the bladder, a patient also my experience polyuria or burning with urination.
Fever, Chills, or vomiting may accompany these symptoms
(information found @ family practice news)
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