Kidney stones are becoming increasingly common, even among active people. From the perspective of a U.S.-based expert in ...

Kidney stones (also known as nephrolithiasis or urolithiasis) form in your urinary system when you have high levels of certain substances in your urine that crystalize and stick together. There are ...

Kidney stones often start with everyday foods. These eight surprises include spinach, almonds, beets, black tea, dark ...

Having a kidney stone is considered one of the most painful experiences you can have, even worse than childbirth. While the stones may be physically tiny, often measured in millimeters, they can feel ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Millions suffer from agonizing kidney stones, with a high recurrence rate. Understanding the four types—calcium, struvite, uric acid, and cystine—is key. Early recognition of symptoms like severe back ...

My 30-year-old son has suffered through 39 kidney stones since he was 16. A recent CT scan shows his kidneys are filled with more. Lab results have ascertained that the stones are made up of calcium ...

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 ...