Millions suffer from agonizing kidney stones, with a high recurrence rate. Understanding the four types—calcium, struvite, uric acid, and cystine—is k ...

Kidney stone risk factors and composition vary according to renal function in patients with chronic kidney disease. Kidney function may have an important role in modulating risk factors for kidney ...

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 ...

Recurring kidney stones aren’t just bad luck They’re your body’s warning sign that dehydration diet or mineral imbalance ...

People who consume too much sodium will develop high calcium levels in their urine which raises their risk of getting calcium ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - About 11% of men and 6% of women in the United States will have a kidney stone at least once, according to the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Michael Degon, with Novant ...

Cystine stones are a type of kidney stone. They are also called renal calculi, nephrolithiasis, or urolithiasis, and they are caused by a genetic condition. Here’s what to know about cystine crystals ...

Kidney stones are common and often recurrent. Diet plays a major role in prevention, with recommendations varying by stone ...

Kidney stones are painful and surprisingly common this time of year. Here’s why and how to prevent them ruining your ...

Did you know a kidney stone is more painful than childbirth and the amputation of a finger? Troy has seen the pain first hand in the ER. Urologist John Smith, MD, is back to explain what causes kidney ...