Small kidney stones can be passed naturally with plenty of fluids, and certain natural remedies may help dissolve them. Treatment is needed for larger stones causing severe pain or complications.

Here's what kidney stones are, what causes them and how you can expect to have them treated if they affect you or someone you ...

One of the main differences between the two is how the pain feels and where it’s located. Gallstone pain usually appears in ...

Kidney stones, with high recurrence rates, can be managed effectively through lifestyle and dietary changes. Prioritizing ...

Diet is important with calcium-rich foods reducing kidney stone risk, along with a low-oxalate diet, plenty of water, and the avoidance of excess sugar, salt and animal protein. Calcium supplements ...

Another major difference between acute and chronic kidney disease is how doctors monitor and measure them. In AKI, doctors ...

The Oxalosis and Hyperoxaluria Foundation (OHF) has accepted UCSF Health into its OHF Care Center Network recognizing the health system’s dedication to providing high-quality medical care, resources, ...

Chen also says that air pollution harms blood vessels, including the tiny ones in the kidneys, which can reduce blood flow ...