US Medical Term · conditions
Kidney Stones
Cálculos renales
Also: Piedras en el riñón (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Kidney Stones |
| Spanish (Español) | Cálculos renales |
| Chinese (中文) | 腎結石 |
| Korean (한국어) | 신장 결석 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Sỏi thận |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Kidney Stones |
| Portuguese (Português) | Cálculos renais |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | นิ่วในไต |
| Japanese (日本語) | 腎臓結石 |
What it means
Kidney stones are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys. They develop when urine becomes too concentrated, allowing minerals to crystallize and stick together. Small stones often pass on their own through the urinary tract, causing intense pain as they move. Symptoms include severe pain in the side and back, pain radiating to the lower abdomen and groin, painful urination, blood in the urine, nausea, and vomiting. Risk factors include dehydration, certain diets, obesity, and family history. Treatment depends on stone size and includes increased fluid intake, pain medications, and procedures such as shock wave therapy or ureteroscopy for larger stones.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I have had kidney stones before and I think I may be passing one again based on my symptoms.
He tenido cálculos renales antes y creo que podría estar pasando uno de nuevo según mis síntomas.
I have severe pain in my side and blood in my urine — I need to be seen today.
Tengo dolor intenso en el costado y sangre en la orina. Necesito ser atendido hoy.
Does my insurance cover a procedure to break up a kidney stone that is too large to pass on its own?
¿Mi seguro cubre un procedimiento para romper un cálculo renal que es demasiado grande para pasar solo?
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
N20 Calculus of kidney and ureterRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026