Kidney stones are painful mineral deposits that form in the kidneys and can cause severe discomfort when passing through the urinary tract. While genetics and medical conditions play a role, lifestyle ...

According to a global survey in 2021, there were 106 million new cases reported with the incidence rising substantially since ...

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 ...

Kidney stones rank right up at the top of the most painful health conditions, according to patients asked to rate their discomfort on a scale of 1 to 10. Kidney stones are hard pellets composed of ...

Recurring kidney stones can be significantly reduced through simple lifestyle adjustments. Experts emphasize drinking ample ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I just found out that I have a kidney stone. I’m 77 years old, and I don’t want to deal with it. I’ve heard of potassium citrate and pulverizing it with sound waves. Are these options?

A combination of modifications, like drinking more water and eating less salt and fat, may be better than eating a low-oxalate diet. If you’ve ever had the painful experience of passing a kidney stone ...

FLOURTOWN, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Summer is known as "kidney stone season," when more people get this painful problem. "I felt pain in my kidneys. Didn't know what it was," says Peter Shaifer of ...

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BUFFALO, N.Y. – A team of scientists will study if zebrafish, a popular aquarium fish whose genetic and physiological makeup is similar to humans, could unlock new treatments for kidney stones and ...