For the first time, scientists have discovered evidence of bacteria hiding in 'noninfectious' kidney stones. These hardened ...

For decades, kidney stones have been treated as inert pebbles that simply precipitate out of urine, a plumbing problem inside ...

Kidney stones are small, hard deposits made of minerals and reoccurring materials inside the kidneys. Stones often go unnoticed in the kidney until they move into the ureter —the tube connecting the ...

FLORIDA — BACKGROUND: Kidney stones (renal lithiasis) are small, hard deposits that form inside the kidneys. The stones are made of mineral and acid salts. Kidney stones have many causes and can ...

Although they may silently form inside the kidneys for years, kidney stones represent one of the most painful causes of ...

Kidney stones form when crystal-forming substances build up in the urine. Yogurt, kefir, oranges, veggies and chickpeas may help prevent kidney stones. Drinking plenty of water is also essential for ...

Q: What are kidney stones, and how do I prevent them? Kidney stones are common, impacting approximately one in five men and one in 10 women by the age of 70. Kidney stones are hard deposits of ...

If you’ve ever had a kidney stone, you know how painful and debilitating it can be. A sharp, stabbing pain in your lower abdomen. A dull ache spreading from your lower back to your groin. Intense ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Will calcium or Fosamax cause gallstones or kidney stones? Will drinking enough water flush the stones out? — Homewood, Ill. Calcium supplements and the drug Fosamax (generic name: ...

Depending on who you ask, few things are as painful as passing a kidney stone. Kidney stones form when your body isn’t getting enough water and can cause sharp back pain and blood in the urine. Though ...