• Development of stones in kidney(s)
• Affects urinary system
• Symptoms may include rapid onset of lower back pain, commonly occurring on one side
• Caused by stones forming from minerals in the body or may be a result of kidney damage or dysfunction
• Cannot be spread from person to person
• Affects males and females but more common in males
• Can occur at any age but more common in middle age adults
• Can be mild without symptoms to severe and extremely painful, stones may return
• May be life threatening if complications such as infection or obstruction develop

Increase your fluid intake

FOR NAUSEA

• Drink clear or ice-cold drinks (avoid drinks high in sugar)
• Eat light, bland foods (crackers or plain bread)
• Avoid fried, greasy, or sweet foods
• Eat slowly and eat smaller, more frequent meals
• Do not mix hot and cold foods
• Avoid activity after eating
• Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
  • Diphenhydramine
  • Cyclizine
  • Dimenhydrinate
  • Meclizine

FOR PAIN

• Apply hot or cold packs to the area
• Relaxation techniques
• Distraction
• Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
  • Acetaminophen
  • Ibuprofen