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HEART AND KIDNEY AILMAENTS: When should I call a doctor? If you have a kidney stone, you may already know how painful it can be. Most kidney stones pass out of the body without help from a doctor. But sometimes a stone will not pass. It may even get larger. Your doctor can help. You should call a doctor if you have any of the following signs: * extreme pain in your back or side that will not go away * blood in your urine * fever and chills * vomiting * urine that smells bad or looks cloudy * a burning feeling when you urinate These may be signs of a kidney stone that needs a doctor’s care. By: Francis D.C Onuoha,