Welcome back to our monthly letters column. The calendar has finally caught up with the weather, and summer is in full swing. --A recent column about kidney stones, the pebblelike objects that can ...

Chronic stress can lead to the formation of kidney stones, solid clusters of minerals that may block the flow of urine or cause immense discomfort. Stress can occur any time your mind or body feels ...

Many people skip calcium supplements fearing kidney stones. Urologist Dr Pradeep Prakash explains whether this concern is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Have you had your water today? Well, you should, because your kidneys need it. About 10% of people will get kidney stones at some ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Passing a kidney stone is often described as one of the most painful experiences a person can have—some have even compared it to ...

What you see is an indicator of your risk for kidney stones. And it’s the summer heat that can bring on the trouble. Every ...

A dearth of kidney stone specialists is colliding with a rise in the number of patients who need specialized care. While increasing the number of nephrologists who specialize in kidney stones is ...

Kidney stones are painful once the symptoms become apparent. Dr Sarbjit Mohapatra shares warning signs to look out for, and preventive steps to follows.

Kidney stones are often removed via an endoscopic procedure. If a stone is too large, the urologists break it into pieces using a laser. The larger pieces can be removed with a grasping instrument, ...

An X-ray may be able to help doctors detect larger kidney stones and monitor the size of kidney stones in response to treatment. Other imaging tests may help doctors diagnose smaller stones. Share on ...

Have you had your water today? Well, you should, because your kidneys need it. About 10% of people will get kidney stones at some point in their lives. More than half a million people every year are ...