• Formation of stones in urinary tract
• Affects bladder or most commonly kidneys
• Symptoms may include back or side pain spreading to the lower abdomen or groin and blood in urine
• Caused most commonly by formation of stones from calcium salts which may be a result of diet, dehydration, urinary retention or immobilization
• 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 young to middle age adults
• May be mild to severe

Increase intake of fluids

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