Kidney stones under 6 millimeters (one-fourth inch) in size will usually pass on their own, but certain home remedies can make them easier and less painful to pass. The most important thing is to ...

How long it takes to pass a kidney stone depends largely on its size. Those under 6 millimeters (mm) generally pass within ...

In addition to dehydration and heat exhaustion, summer is also well known among physicians as the season for kidney stones. Kidney stones are mineral deposits that form in the kidneys and eventually ...

Our urologists at University of Utah Health offer comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for patients with kidney stones. We are here to help you find relief quickly and effectively. We also have a ...

If you're a man, you'll never experience the excruciating, exhilarating pain of labor and childbirth. But if you ever pass a kidney stone, you'll come pretty darn close. About 12 percent of Americans ...

There are surgical interventions to treat kidney stones, but when it comes to prevention, diet may be key. One new study finds that a diet rich in plant-based foods and low-fat dairy may help decrease ...

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 ...

Whether you’re Team Owala or Team Hydro Flask, it should go without saying that the bottles don’t matter if you’re not actually drinking water out of them. And that goes for all those winsome young ...

It can be a genetic issue. Kidney stones can be a metabolic issue, especially for diabetic patients. It’s often diagnosed after experiencing significant pain, sometimes with nausea or vomiting. “What ...