A STUDY which represents local clinicians’ first attempt to investigate the prevalence of urolithiasis (kidney stones) has shown that the disease is very common in T&T, with a self-reported ...

Kidney stones, also known as hard deposits of minerals and salts that form in the kidneys, are becoming more common in children. The condition, while not deadly, can be painful. Kidney stones are ...

Anyone who's ever had a kidney stone will tell you there's nothing else like the mind-numbing, excruciating pain. Sometimes a patient will have a single stone and then never have a recurrence. Other ...

Use of sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor drugs to treat type 2 diabetes may also help to lower the risk of recurrent kidney stones and gout flare-ups, finds a study from Canada ...

Sudden, intense pain is the hallmark of a kidney stone. See pictures of different types, the causes, symptoms, and treatments in this WebMD slideshow.

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The consumption of energy drinks can contribute to the formation of kidney stones—as can many other foods and beverages. What makes energy drinks distinct is that they contain an especially high ...

such as kidney stones. Once the blockage has cleared, the stent is ready for removal. This procedure takes 1 to 2 minutes and usually takes place in the hospital. In rare cases, doctors perform ...

Primary hyperoxaluria is a significant kidney stone disease caused by the overproduction of the molecule oxalate. It can be diagnosed as primary hyperoxaluria type one, two or three, with type one ...

such as stones, infections, or dehydration, it's common to experience kidney pain that manifests in your upper back and side. If you have kidney pain, it's essential to see your healthcare ...

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 ...