Kidney stones affect millions yearly and, if neglected, can increase cancer risk. Long-standing stones may irritate the ...

Kidney stones are a common health concern. About 11% of men and 9% of women in the U.S. have kidney stones at least once ...

Medically reviewed by Jamie Johnson, RDN A low-oxalate diet may be recommended for various medical conditions, including ...

Well, we are all aware of kidney stones but most of us have no idea what exactly is ureteral stone and how harmful it can be.

It’s estimated that kidney stones are responsible for nearly a half-million emergency room visits every year in the U.S., yet ...

Kidney stones, also known as hard deposits of minerals and salts that form in the kidneys, are becoming more common in ...

Photo: Dr. Jennifer Kuo. Courtesy of Trinity Health Community News Dr. Jennifer Kuo, a urologist with Trinity Health IHA ...

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Have you ever felt a sudden, sharp pain in your stomach and wondered if it's something to be concerned about? Abdominal pain can be unsettling, especially when you're unsure of the cause.

Potassium is a mineral needed for vital bodily functions. But people with kidney disease may need to know which high potassium foods to avoid. Here we discuss how to create such a diet. If you ...

When Annabelle Pleskoff was 15, she woke up before school one morning with severe pain radiating from her right side. After hours of persistent throbbing, she went to the emergency room, where ...

Diarrhea is not a symptom commonly associated with kidney stones, although it has been known to occur on occasion, particularly in children. However, because diarrhea can cause chronic dehydration, it ...