Have you had your water today? Well, you should, because your kidneys need it. About 10% of people will get kidney stones at some point in their lives. More than half a million people every year are ...

What causes kidney stones, how can you prevent them, and when is surgery necessary? Kidney stones are among the most common urological conditions, affecting around 10% of people at least once in their ...

Rachel works as a CRNA where she provides anesthesia care across the lifespan, including pediatric anesthesia, with a primary focus on orthopedic anesthesia. She is also an Assistant Professor at the ...

Our urologists at University of Utah Health offer comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for patients with kidney stones. We are here to help you find relief quickly and effectively. We also have a ...

If you’ve ever had a kidney stone, you know how painful and debilitating it can be. A sharp, stabbing pain in your lower abdomen. A dull ache spreading from your lower back to your groin. Intense ...

At University of Utah Health, our urologists are highly trained and experienced in a full range of surgical procedures for kidney stone removal, in addition to non-surgical care. We also have the ...

Chronic stress can lead to the formation of kidney stones, solid clusters of minerals that may block the flow of urine or cause immense discomfort. Stress can occur any time your mind or body feels ...

Kidney stones are a common and painful health issue affecting millions globally. These hard mineral deposits form in the kidneys and can cause sharp pain, urinary issues, and in severe cases, ...

Although bladder stones and kidney stones are both comprised of the same concentrated minerals, they are not the same. They are located in different parts of the body and often have different symptoms ...

Kidney stones may sound like one of those “it won’t happen to me” problems… until it does. And trust us, anyone who’s had one will tell you it’s an experience you never forget. These tiny, stubborn ...

A man has shared the picture of a kidney stone that was stuck inside his body for two months. In a viral Reddit post that garnered over 40,000 upvotes, user Psytoxic showed the stone, which was ...