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Renal Colic

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Definition: A severe pain in the lower back radiating to the groin, scrotum, and labia which is most commonly caused by a kidney stone (RENAL CALCULUS) passing through the URETER or by other urinary track blockage. It is often associated with nausea, vomiting, fever, restlessness, dull pain, frequent urination, and HEMATURIA.      Other names Ureteral Colics; Renal Colics, Acute; Renal Colics; Renal Colic, Acute; Colics, Ureteral; Colics, Renal; Colics, Acute Renal; Colic, Ureteral; Colic, Acute Renal; Acute Renal Colics; Colic, Renal; Ureteral Colic; Acute Renal Colic

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