Fever
Fever is a commonly-reported symptom of kidney stones, but it’s not necessarily a reliable indicator. If a person has a fever, it could be due to many causes unrelated to the presence of kidney stones. Conversely, a person can have kidney stones without experiencing any symptoms.
If an individual complains of having a fever soon after experiencing multiple other symptoms associated with kidney stones, then the presence of a fever may be cause to suspect the presence of this condition. However, if someone only reports having experienced fever as one of many possible symptoms and not as an isolated symptom, this person might be experiencing another illness or condition instead—such as influenza or gastroenteritis.
The reason why fever is associated with kidney stones is that microorganisms or infections cause both conditions. When people have infections on or within their bodies, they often experience fevers and other symptoms—like pain (which can be felt in the lower back and abdomen), nausea, vomiting, and so forth—as their immune systems respond to the infection. Combining these factors can make identifying specific causes of illnesses more difficult than if one or two were present alone.
