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

Although kidney stones should not be considered a disease that primarily affects “white, middle-aged” men anymore, Dr.

After hours of persistent throbbing, she went to the emergency room, where doctors initially thought she had mild ...

Yes, kidney stones can cause urinary tract infections (UTIs) and vice versa. But it's a chicken-and-egg dilemma. Here’s why, ...

Kidney stones and diarrhea both affect organ systems in the upper and lower abdomen. Learn how symptoms overlap and how to ...

More children around the U.S. are getting kidney stones, a condition now wrongly associated with “white, middle-aged men”, experts say. The stones are pebble-like clusters of minerals and ...

The kidneys need extra care during winter, and including renal-friendly superfoods in your diet can support their function.

Later, she received an unexpected diagnosis: kidney stones, typically an affliction of older adults. Now 25, Pleskoff, a Seattle native who has endured more than 30 kidney stones, is part of a ...

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Kidney failure occurs when your kidneys lose the ability to filter waste from your blood sufficiently. It may not cause symptoms in the early stages. Your kidneys filter your blood and remove ...