Kidney stones are common. They affect about 11% of men and 6% of women at least once in their lives. A sharp pain in your back, lower abdomen, or groin may be the first sign. Other signs include blood ...

Most people can pass kidney stones naturally, though it can be incredibly painful. Depending on their size, they can block the flow of urine, leading to potentially life-threatening infections and ...

A number of people — including teenagers — are developing kidney stones. But, the chances of developing kidney stones can be reduced by what goes into the body.

His lower right side was aching, and he was throwing up. At the emergency room, it turned out that he was passing a kidney stone. He’s only 13 years old – isn’t that much too young?

A team from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) and the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), belonging to the ...

"Waking up in absolute agony with possible kidney stones is not how I planned to start my day… but here we are!" he said, according to the Mirror. Later, he also snapped a picture of the water ...

The treatment of kidney stones could soon be getting much faster, easier, and safer. Scientists have devised a method of non-invasively tearing the objects apart, using swirling sound waves called ...

An especially strong ammonia smell could indicate dehydration or a urinary tract infection (UTI). Either a sweet or fruity ...

According to the tests, its application halves the time needed to break up a stone. In addition, the size and portability of this device would make the treatment of kidney stones an outpatient ...

Kidney stones are hard mineral and salt deposits that tend to form inside the kidneys. They develop when substances like calcium, oxalate, and uric acid get concentrated in the urine, forming ...

World Kidney Day 2025: From chronic kidney disease to increased risk of kidney stones, know the many hazards of carbonated drinks on kidney health. World Kidney Day 2025: Celebrated on March 13 ...