Ouch: each year, more than 500,000 Americans seek care for kidney stones. Here's the story of one man's second—and how he's ...

Discover the 6 telltale signs of kidney stones that send half a million Americans to emergency rooms yearly, plus prevention ...

Obstructive ureteral stones are treated by ureteroscopy or extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy. Although lithotripsy is more common, success rates vary according to the stones' location.

Ko’s kidney swelling has improved and his condition remains stable, although he is to be hospitalized until tomorrow for ...

A PCP is a healthcare professional who sees people with common medical issues. This person is often a doctor but can also be a nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Typically, this doctor ...

Kidney stones are pebble-sized deposits that form when there’s too much salt and minerals in your urine. Learn whether men or women are more at risk, what passing one feels like, and how big ...