India, Nov. 12 -- Women can mistake kidney stone symptoms for menstrual cramps. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Saurabh Khiste, consultant, nephrology, Manipal Hospitals Baner, Pune, highlighted the importance of women being aware of the symptoms of kidney stones. According to Dr Khiste, kidney stone symptoms can be similar to those of menstrual problems, leading to delayed diagnosis and treatment. Also read | Kidney stones: Warning signs and symptoms, reasons, treatment; how to prevent

He said: "Although kidney stone symptoms could be like many other health problems, including menstrual cramps, kidney stones can be very severe. When this symptom overlap occurs in women, kidney stones may be mistaken for 'normal' menstrual problems...