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.

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 ...

DUARTE, Calif. -- It's hair-raising research as scientists say riding a roller coaster might be a cure for kidney stones. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is a runaway mine train adventure, but for ...

People who consume too much sodium will develop high calcium levels in their urine which raises their risk of getting calcium stones. The risk of developing kidney stones becomes higher when people ...

THOMASVILLE- Archbold Urologist Eric Webb, MD, is the first in Georgia to perform a revolutionary kidney stone treatment using a new system known as the CVAC system. The CVAC system, approved by the ...

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 ...

Small kidney stones are easily removed, but if the stone is large, surgery may be necessary. Let us tell you which surgery to perform. Kidney Stone Emergency Symptoms: Kidney stones sometimes remain ...

While most kidney stones will pass without treatment, it’s important to discuss them with your doctor to avoid complications. An estimated 1 in 10 people will have a kidney stone diagnosis at least ...

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 ...

Shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) for pediatric patients leads to less pain and fewer abnormal urinary symptoms after recovery than the widely used ureteroscopy (URS) procedure, according to research ...

(COLORADO) — After seeing a rise in kidney stone cases among kids, Children’s Hospital Colorado (Children’s Colorado) is making sure families and caregivers recognize the signs of kidney stones. “Each ...

Kidney damage develops silently through chronic inflammation and daily stress. Doctors say early action matters. Hydrating ...