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Severe flank pain that comes in waves
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This archived Doctordle case was published on 2026-04-21. It presents "Severe flank pain that comes in waves" as a Easy Urology puzzle. The final answer is Kidney Stones.
Answer
Kidney Stones
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Six clues
Clue 1
A 35-year-old develops sudden severe pain in the flank.
Clue 2
The pain comes in waves and radiates toward the groin.
Clue 3
Urine testing shows blood without obvious trauma.
Clue 4
Nausea occurs during the most intense pain.
Clue 5
The problem involves a hard mineral deposit moving through the urinary tract.
Clue 6
The answer is commonly described as a stone.
Plain-language explanation
Kidney stones are hard mineral deposits that can cause severe flank pain, blood in the urine, nausea, and pain that may radiate toward the groin.
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