Richard Osman was taken to hospital after ‘waking up in pain’ (Image: BBC)
Richard Osman revealed he was taken to hospital in “the worst pain ever” after having “quite the week of it”.
The 54-year-old says he “woke up in pain” before being taken to Charing Cross Hospital in London. It was there doctors discovered the House of Games star had a .
According to the NHS, kidney stones affect one in 10 people with those aged 30 to 60 most at risk of developing them. While they can often pass naturally, some people, including , have to have surgery to remove the stones.
Speaking on The Rest Is Entertainment, Richard said: “I’ve had quite the week of it. I woke up the other night in pain and I had a kidney stone.
“It is the single most painful thing that has ever happened to me. The doctors kept saying it’s more painful than childhood but I’m not sure I can buy that.
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Richard Osman said he was in the ‘worst pain’ (Image: Stephen Parry)
“It was unbelievably painful but thank you to everyone at Charing Cross Hospital who were so great. I was having liquid morphine and it didn’t touch the sides.
“Then I had an op[eration] and they took it out. So I have the absolute joy of not being in pain.”
After the operation, Richard says doctors told him he had to increase his water intake to prevent developing another stone in the future. He added: “That I can do, no major lifestyle changes, just drink more water.”
What are the symptoms of kidney stones?
The NHS says some smaller kidney stones may present no symptoms. But larger kidney stones can cause symptoms such as abdomen pain, feeling or being sick, and even an intermittent pain.
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Richard has thanked staff after being taken to hospital (Image: Getty)
People with kidney stones often report feeling sweaty, have a high temperature, and can find blood in their urine. They may also have a urine infection.
What causes kidney stones?
According to the NHS, waste products in the blood can occasionally form crystals that collect inside the kidneys. Over time, these crystals can build up and form a hard lump that resembles a stone.
This is more likely to happen in people who don’t drink enough fluids, are taking some types of medication, or have some medical conditions. The body will attempt to remove the stone in your pee, reports the NHS.
For more information about kidney stones, visit the .