What is kidney stone?
Kidney stones are abnormal concretions, usually composed of mineral salts, that become lodged in the renal pelvis, causing pain.
How do members experience kidney stone?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with kidney stone*
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Pain in lower back
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Fatigue
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Pain
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Back pain
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Stress
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for kidney stone*
Who has kidney stone on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 39 | |
| 30s | 145 | |
| 40s | 312 | |
| 50s | 377 | |
| 60s | 351 | |
| 70+ | 199 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 390 | |
| Female | 996 |