Kidney stones develop when salts and minerals present in urine gradually accumulate and harden, forming stone-like deposits. In the beginning, they may be very small, but without timely care they can ...

Kidney stones are a common health problem caused by the buildup of salts and minerals in the urine. Over time, these deposits harden and form stone-like structures. While some kidney stones are small ...

EAST LANSING — Does your insurance cover amusement parks? Maybe it should. For years, David Wartinger's patients told him stories of passing kidneys shortly after riding roller coasters . "Most ...

In addition to dehydration and heat exhaustion, summer is also well known among physicians as the season for kidney stones. Kidney stones are mineral deposits that form in the kidneys and eventually ...

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 ...

Recurring kidney stones can be an agonizing, debilitating problem, particularly if they can't be treated by orally-administered medication. There may be new hope on the horizon, however, in the form ...

Val Chmerkovskiy passed a kidney stone in the middle of a flight. valentin/Instagram Val Chmerkovskiy passed a kidney stone during a plane ride. The “Dancing With the Stars” pro shared a graphic photo ...

Dear Doctors: Our son had some of the symptoms of appendicitis. His lower right side was aching, and he was throwing up. At the emergency room, it turned out that he was passing a kidney stone. He’s ...

Over half a million Americans rush to emergency rooms each year clutching their sides in agony, victims of a condition that’s been described as more painful than childbirth: kidney stones. These tiny ...