Use of sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor drugs to treat type 2 diabetes may also help to lower the risk of ...

When a kidney stone is unable to move, the resulting blockage forces urine to back up into the kidney. This leads to mounting ...

Many people drink orange juice for its vitamin C content; but, according to our expert, it can also contribute to preventing ...

Some say that passing a kidney stone is like delivering a baby made of razor blades. The good news is that, although they can be excruciatingly painful, kidney stones rarely ...

Almost two per cent of people in Britain will suffer from kidney stones at some point. We show you what to look out for and how to take preventative measures. What are the symptoms?: Small kidney ...

Kidney stones have been referred to as “the worst pain in the world,” (besides childbirth, of course) and are becoming more common, especially in women. Kirtly Jones, MD, talks about these painful ...

Approximately 11% of adult stone formers likely have some genetic predisposition. Mendelian monogenic stone diseases are uncommon among adult kidney stone formers, according to investigators.

Pushing Kidney-Stone Fragments Reduces Stones' Recurrence Sep. 19, 2024 — Researchers found that patients who underwent the stone-moving ultrasound procedure had a 70% lower risk of such a ...

Several factors can contribute to obstructive uropathy, such as a kidney stone, tumor, and an enlarged prostate. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential for preventing complications and kidney ...

They can cause tremendous pain—-talking about kidney stones—what do we know about them, who's most at risk and how do you deal with them? "I felt lower back pain on my right side that I didn't ...