Large kidney stones often cause severe pain in the lower abdomen and flank, along with frequent urination, while gallstones typically trigger sudden pain in the stomach area and can lead to vomiting.
A 57-year-old man, fearing surgery, self-medicated with online "stone dissolving drugs" for three years, causing his kidney stone to swell to 20 mm, obstructing his urinary tract and nearly leading to kidney failure.
