JOPLIN, Mo. — Kidney stones can be extremely painful. In certain cases, they can be life-threatening.

Kidney stone pain can radiate from the back or side to the lower abdomen or groin, whereas menstrual cramps cause discomfort ...

Kidney stones are caused when there is an excess of salts and minerals in the urine. They turn into little hard stones and ...

In FSGS, podocytes are damaged, like a net with torn holes, allowing protein to leak into the urine, creating a harmful ...