Can a Kidney Stone Stop Moving?

After it is formed, the stone may stay in the kidney or travel down the urinary tract into the ureter. Sometimes, tiny stones move out of the body in the urine without causing too much pain. But stones that don't move may cause a back-up of urine in the kidney, ureter, the bladder, or the urethra.

How do you know if a kidney stone is stuck?

If pain is not relieved by changing positions, it could be a kidney stone. Depending on its size, the stone may be lodged somewhere between the kidney and bladder. The pain can come in waves, be a stabbing pain or throbbing pain.

Can kidney stone attacks come and go?

Stone pain typically comes and goes. After an initial period of severe pain, you may feel better for a few hours before developing another attack. Many patients will require medication to help with stone pain.