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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Kidney stones have made it onto the list of top 20 most painful conditions according to the NHS, alongside broken bones, appendicitis and slipped discs. But what causes kidney stones – and how do you ...

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 ...

Kidney stones and kidney cancer are separate conditions, but emerging research indicates a possible connection between them. Kidney stones are hard mineral deposits that can cause pain, infections, or ...

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 ...

A new meta-analysis further supports the previously reported link between kidney stones and an increased risk for kidney ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I had a kidney stone a couple of years ago. My doctor told me that my chances of developing another stone was 50 percent if I didn't take some steps to prevent it. What are some of ...

Obesity can increase your chance of kidney stones. Experts don’t know exactly why this is, but losing weight may help lower your chance of developing them. Obesity is a chronic health condition ...