Kidney stones are more than just a sharp pain in the side. 1 in 11 people will have them at some point in their lives, and ...

In this article Dr Kapil Thakkar covering causes, types, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options of kidney stones (nephrolithiasis)—including diet, medication, and surgery—and strategies for recurrence ...

Kidney stones – the dreaded "crystals from hell" – can strike suddenly with unbearable sharp pain. It can cause excruciating ...

One factor that can increase the risk of kidney stones, particularly calcium oxalate stones, is high doses of vitamin C. When consumed in large amounts, vitamin C is partially broken down into oxalate ...

Understanding the link between obesity, fatty liver disease and kidney stones provides a new perspective on prevention and ...

Many people associate eating sweets with weight gain, obesity, kidney failure, and other kidney issues. Is this true? (Linh, 28, Hanoi) ...

As temperatures rise and summer settles in, most people shift their focus to outdoor fun, vacations, and staying cool. But ...

OXLUMO has been shown to significantly reduce urinary oxalate, which drives the progression of PH1 Disease1 MISSISSAUGA, ON, ...

One of the main differences between the two is how the pain feels and where it’s located. Gallstone pain usually appears in ...

Kidney stones composed of CaOx, either alone or mixed with calcium phosphate, are hitherto the most common stones accounting for more than 80% of them (4). Earlier studies have shown that tubular cell ...

Calcium oxalate nephroliths in these individuals are often attached to Randall's plaques. [9, 10] The formation or attachment of calcium oxalate crystals on these plaques is probably critical for ...

Potassium citrate is a good choice for people who have calcium oxalate stones (60% to 80% of stones) and low measured citrate in their 24-hour urine tests.