You Have a Kidney Stone Abroad While Traveling – Now What?
Imagine you’re on the trip of a lifetime, exploring vibrant cities, hiking scenic trails, or lounging on a sun-soaked beach, when suddenly, a sharp pain hits your lower back. The pain intensifies, radiating toward your abdomen, and you realize this might not be something you can ignore. You could be dealing with a kidney stone—a painful, unexpected hurdle that’s especially daunting when you’re far from home and familiar healthcare.
Kidney stones don’t have to ruin your travel experience. Here’s a practical guide on what to do if you suspect you have a kidney stone while abroad, with expert-backed advice to help you get the relief and support you need.
- Assess Your Symptoms
- Pain starts in the lower back side. Other symptoms include frequent or painful urination, blood in the urine, and nausea.
- Treatment
- Staying hydrated can help pass smaller kidney stones through the urinary tract and over-the-counter pain medication can help with pain until you can access medical help.
- When to Seek Medical Attention
- Seek medical attention if the pain becomes unbearable, you can’t urinate, or if you develop a fever.
Here’s why becoming a member of MyAbroadMDs can be a game-changer in such situations: Before your trip, MyAbroadMDs provides a personalized list of English-speaking doctors in over 150 countries and 3,000 cities, tailored to your itinerary. This proactive health planning ensures you have access to medical professionals familiar with your needs, saving you the time researching doctors.
Don’t let kidney stones ruin your travel plans—proactive planning with MyAbroadMDs ensures you have access to trusted medical support wherever you go, so you can travel with confidence and peace of mind.
