Kidney stones less than 5 mm in size are often monitored and allowed time to pass on their own. Stones between 5 mm and 10 mm ...

We’ve all heard it before—“Drink beer, and your kidney stones will ... should help flush out stones. But here’s the catch: If the stone is tiny (under 5mm), sure—peeing more might ...

The reason why ever-younger patients are getting kidney stones is not yet clear. However, our modern diet, high in added salt, is a leading suspect.