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In which anatomical location does a stone typically cause pain?

Kidney

Urethra

Ureter

Pain from a stone is most commonly associated with the ureter. The ureter is the narrow tube that connects the kidney to the bladder, and when a stone forms in the kidney and begins to move down the ureter, it can cause significant pain commonly described as renal colic. This pain is often sharp and can fluctuate in intensity, typically starting in the flank area and radiating to the lower abdomen and groin as the stone moves through the ureter.

While stones can cause pain in other anatomical locations as well, the specific movement and blockage in the ureter are what lead to the hallmark pain associated with kidney stones. Once the stone reaches the bladder, the nature of the discomfort changes, as the bladder has different sensory capabilities compared to the ureter.

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