1. Pain on One Side of Your Lower Back or Underneath Your Ribs

Kidney stone pain is usually felt on one side of the lower back or on the sides beneath the ribs. General back pain can occur anywhere on the back, so pain in the middle back or shoulders is less likely to be a kidney stone.

2. Pain That Comes and Goes in Waves

Kidney stone pain varies in intensity as the stone moves through the urinary tract. Backache pain is usually constant. Dr. Mike Nguyen, a urologist at Keck Medicine of USC, explains that kidney stone pain starts near the kidney, moves toward the abdomen, and eventually down to the groin.

3. Pain That Doesn’t Go Away When You Move

Back pain may improve with a change of position. Kidney stone pain, however, persists regardless of movement and may even worsen with certain positions.

4. Severe Pain

While back pain can range from mild to severe, kidney stone pain is almost always severe and can be sharp or dull. It is often compared to the pain of childbirth.

5. Blood in Your Urine

Kidney stones can cause urine to appear pink, red, or brown.

6. Painful Urination

Experiencing pain while urinating can be a sign of kidney stones.

7. Frequent Urination

Kidney stones can increase the urge to urinate, often resulting in only a small amount of urine being passed. Dr. Nguyen notes that this urge can intensify when the stone is near the bladder.

8. Foul-Smelling Urine

An unusual odor in your urine may indicate the presence of kidney stones.

9. Nausea and Vomiting

Kidney stones can cause nausea and vomiting.

10. Fever and Chills

If you have a fever and chills along with back pain, it could mean you have a urinary tract infection.

If you experience any of these symptoms along with back pain, contact your doctor immediately. It’s advisable to seek immediate medical attention if the pain is unbearable, associated with fever or chills, or if nausea and vomiting prevent you from keeping down fluids or medications..

References:

1. mayoclinic.org
2. niddk.nih.gov
3. keckmedicine.org

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In her first livestream since the injury, Chechik shared that she learned about her pregnancy while at the hospital.

“I found out I was pregnant when I was in the hospital,” she said during her stream. “Due to the surgery, I couldn’t keep it. The hormones are intense right now, adding to the challenge.”

She also displayed her surgery scar, crediting her recovery to “amazing surgeons” and a nutritious regimen of “green juice with vitamins.”

Chechik has been keeping her followers updated on her recovery. Earlier this month, she posted a video of herself taking her first steps post-surgery.

Recently, she mentioned being able to take a brief five-minute walk, signaling steady progress in her healing journey.

At the time of the incident, a Twitch spokesperson directed inquiries to Lenovo, whose representative acknowledged being “aware of injuries sustained by TwitchCon visitors” at their booth. However, Chechik has not mentioned any legal action against either Twitch or Lenovo during her livestream. She requested fans to respect her privacy during her recovery process.

On Twitter, Chechik asked supporters to avoid tagging her in posts involving calls for accountability.

“Please respect my healing process. I need time to recover without seeing posts tagging me or speculating about what actions I should take. I am human and working hard to heal!” she tweeted.

She also noted that social media has been both supportive and overwhelming:

“If the negativity doesn’t stop, I might have to step away. Please understand I’m human too.”

Medical experts have shared insights into the severity of Chechik’s injury. According to Dr. Oren Gottfried, a professor of neurosurgery at Duke University, her fall likely caused a burst fracture, a serious spinal injury where bones in the vertebrae break apart under extreme pressure. This can lead to instability and may require extensive surgery, as seen in Chechik’s case.

Dr. Jonathan Stieber, a spine surgeon in New York, emphasized the importance of physical therapy for Chechik’s recovery. Restoring strength, mobility, and range of motion will be critical in her rehabilitation process.

Dr. Michael Yang, a neurosurgeon from the University of Calgary, noted that Chechik’s recovery plan would also depend on her post-surgery condition. Since she has mentioned needing a catheter, bladder rehabilitation is likely. Additionally, any motor strength issues in her legs would necessitate further physical therapy or hospitalization.

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