Kidney stones are hard deposits formed from minerals and salts inside the kidneys when urine becomes too concentrated and ...

Shift workers, especially those working desk jobs on the night shift, have a 15% to 22% higher risk of getting kidney stones, ...

The kidneys sometimes produce hard mineral deposits known as kidney stones, which trigger severe pain, and can result in ...

One of the most important ways to prevent the recurrence of renal stones is to drink plenty of water everyday. The urologist ...

The cumulative number of clinical risk factors is a more accurate predictor of stone recurrence than 24-hour urine studies. Although a 24-hour urine study is recommended for patients with recurrent ...

Recurring kidney stones can be an agonizing, debilitating problem, particularly if they can't be treated by orally-administered medication. There may be new hope on the horizon, however, in the form ...

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The kidneys play a vital role in filtering blood, removing toxins, and maintaining the body’s mineral and fluid balance. However, when excess calcium, oxalate, or uric acid accumulates in urine, it ...

(HealthDay News) — Despite guidelines, it has not been established whether all recurrent kidney stone formers benefit from 24-hour urine collection, according to a review published in the April issue ...