One moment you're fine, but the next you're doubled over with a sharp, stabbing pain radiating from your back to your abdomen. It goes away, but then it returns just as searing. Is it what you ate, ...

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 ...

Reptiles do not just urinate in liquid form. They crystallise their waste into solid spheres of uric acid. In a study published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, researchers examined ...

“About one in 10 people will have a kidney stone in their lifetime,” said Kyle Wood, M.D., associate professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Urology. “Most people have ...

Recurring kidney stones can be an agonizing, debilitating problem, particularly if they can't be treated by orally-administered medication. There may be new hope on the horizon, however, in the form ...

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 ...

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

Every year, over half a million Americans land in emergency rooms seeking relief from kidney stones. And the likelihood of having this painful condition has increased significantly, from nearly 4% in ...

Rachel works as a CRNA where she provides anesthesia care across the lifespan, including pediatric anesthesia, with a primary focus on orthopedic anesthesia. She is also an Assistant Professor at the ...

The Oxalosis and Hyperoxaluria Foundation (OHF) has accepted UCSF Health into its OHF Care Center Network recognizing the health system’s dedication to providing high-quality medical care, resources, ...

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 ...