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

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 ...

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 ...

Dr. Uwais Zaid, a veteran urologist, has heard the comparisons. Pain from a kidney stone is like giving birth. Advertisement Article continues below this ad “It’s true,” says the man who provides care ...

The number of people suffering with kidney stones is becoming more prevalent, researchers and doctors say, attributing those increases to changes to diet and chronic dehydration. Kidney stones are a ...

Stanford University has unveiled a ureteroscopy-compatible device that magnetizes and retrieves kidney stone fragments with a ...

SEATTLE (KOMO) — A potentially revolutionary medical procedure for those with kidney stones will soon be offered at the University of Washington (UW) after more than two decades of research. It's ...

Most of us have brushed off a backache at some point, maybe from sleeping in an awkward position or lifting something heavy. But when that dull ache lingers, especially low down on one side, it may ...