The compound citrate, found in citrus fruits like lemons, oranges and limes, inhibits kidney stones from forming, so adding ...

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 ...

They can cause tremendous pain—-talking about kidney stones—what do we know about them, who's most at risk and how do you deal with them? "I felt lower back pain on my right side that I didn't ...

Have you had your water today? Well, you should, because your kidneys need it. About 10% of people will get kidney stones at some point in their lives. More than half a million people every year are ...

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 ...

March is National Kidney Month. Dr. Dylan Wyatt, an emergency medicine physician at St. Luke’s, is helping us to get to know the organ a little better and highlighting a not-so-fun condition: Kidney ...

As Arizona prepares for another long, hot summer, there's one more thing you should be watching out for: kidney stones. Researchers say people who don't stay properly hydrated face a higher risk of ...

What causes kidney stones, how can you prevent them, and when is surgery necessary? Kidney stones are among the most common urological conditions, affecting around 10% of people at least once in their ...

Kidney stones don’t show symptoms early in their formation. This is why early attention is important, as that is what helps ...

EAST LANSING — Does your insurance cover amusement parks? Maybe it should. For years, David Wartinger's patients told him stories of passing kidneys shortly after riding roller coasters . "Most ...