Approximately 10% of US adults have had kidney stones. Within a five-year period, 50% of them reoccur. When urine becomes concentrated, crystals can form on the kidney lining developing into stones.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . It did not take long for nephrologist and kidney stone specialist David S. Goldfarb, MD, FASN, to realize that ...

Kidney stones are a common medical problem, affecting an estimated 1 in 10 Americans each year, according to the American Urological Association. While some stones may not cause any symptoms, others ...

Our urologists at University of Utah Health offer comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for patients with kidney stones. We are here to help you find relief quickly and effectively. We also have a ...

It can be a genetic issue. Kidney stones can be a metabolic issue, especially for diabetic patients. It’s often diagnosed ...

Kidney stones can be very painful for anyone. The hard deposits can develop due to diet, excess body weight, and some medications. Some people are at risk for re-occurring kidney stones, due to ...

“About one in 10 people will have a kidney stone in their lifetime,” said Kyle Wood, M.D., associate professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Urology. “Most people have ...

Kidney stones, those painful crystalline formations in your urinary system, might soon be defeated by an innovative medical ...

Many widespread kidney stones treatments have nasty side effects. New research reveals many shortcomings of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). In short, PCNL can cause additional health problems.

Kidney stones are solid deposits of minerals that can form in the kidneys, also known as renal calculi. They can be made up of various types of crystals, with the most abundant crystal determining the ...

Kidney stones are not fun. Typically, adults are the victims, but doctors are seeing more and more children and teenagers suffering from the condition, especially during summer months. Harrison is a ...

Snakes offer a surprising solution to kidney stones and gout. Unlike humans, reptiles excrete uric acid as tiny, smooth microspheres, preventing painf ...