Passing a kidney stone is often described as one of the most painful experiences a person can have—some have even compared it to childbirth. But if you know how to spot the early warning signs, there ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Most people think kidney stones are something that happens mainly in adults. But that's changed dramatically over the last 20 years. They may be less common in children, but that ...

In some cases, treating a kidney-related problem, such as a urinary tract infection that ascended into the kidneys, could be a simple matter of taking an antibiotic. If it’s a kidney stone, you may ...

Did you know that kidney damage can cause certain symptoms in the morning? Yes, when the kidneys fail to function properly, ...

Urologists and nephrologists agree: If you have a kidney stone, chances are you won't miss the signs, because they hurt. Many women who've both given birth and passed kidney stones say that the latter ...

The percentage of Americans who experience kidney stones has been on the rise since the 1970s, an increase primarily attributed to food choices. Now, about 1 in 10 people will get a kidney stone in ...

A 'kidney attack,' or acute kidney injury, strikes suddenly, unlike gradual chronic disease. It occurs when kidneys abruptly lose filtering ability, o ...

Kidney stones are caused when there is an excess of salts and minerals in the urine. They turn into little hard stones and ...

I've had some mild/weird but increasing abdomen pain for the past hour or so out of nowhere, and I think it may be the beginning of a kidney stone. The internets have plenty of symptoms listed but I'm ...

Doctors often use 'renal failure' and 'kidney failure' interchangeably, both signifying a critical loss of kidney function.

PROVIDING RELIEF: Archbold Urology has opened a Kidney Stone Walk-In Clinic and hotline to help those in need of immediate relief as kidney stone cases rise. THOMASVILLE- Kidney stones are a common ...