“Renal stones” most relevant symptom is acute, severe pain in the lumbar region, in the back or the abdomen - the dreaded renal colic. This pain is often associated with nausea and vomiting.
If the stone is located at the end of the ureter or at the junction between the ureter and the bladder, lower urinary tract storage symptoms (increased urinary frequency, sudden urge to urinate, burning urination) are also common.