Kidney Stones Sources
More information about kidney stones can be found at the following sources: National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC)...
View ArticleKidney Stone Prevention
Diet and Lifestyle Changes Drinking plenty of water has been shown to help prevent kidney stones. Different climates and activity levels may require differing necessary quantities or water. Urine...
View ArticleAlternative Kidney Stone Treatment
Surgery If kidney stones are too large to pass through the body naturally, surgery may be required. Surgery to remove kidney stones is usually minimally invasive, with the use of a ureteroscope or...
View ArticleTraditional Kidney Stones Treatment
Home Treatments Kidney stones often pass naturally, and physicians will often recommend drinking a lot of water and taking pain medication to help speed the process and make it more comfortable....
View ArticleKidney Stones Causes
Substances Which Form Kidney Stones Kidney stones are formed when high levels of calcium, phosphorus, and oxalate are present in the urine. These substances are ordinarily present in the urine, but...
View ArticleKidney Stones Symptoms
Pain Kidney stones are usually not painful until the stones begin to exit the kidney and travel through the ureter. The location of the pain may vary, and can be present in the side, back, lower...
View ArticleKidney Stones Overview
What are Kidney Stones? Kidney stones form when high levels of certain substances are present in the urine. These substances are typically present in the urine, but high levels will cause the hard...
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