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 ...

“Probably one of the most important reasons why people form stones is dehydration,” Kirkali says. When urine is too concentrated, minerals can build up and form stones. “I can’t over-emphasize the ...

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 ...

Anyone who has ever had a kidney stone will probably never forget it. “They can be incredibly painful,” said pediatrician Christine Ashburn, with Kaiser Permanente. Kidney stones are formed ...