More children around the U.S. are getting kidney stones, a condition now wrongly associated with “white, middle-aged men”, experts say. The stones are pebble-like clusters of minerals and salts that ...

Every year, over half a million Americans land in emergency rooms seeking relief from kidney stones. And the likelihood of having this painful condition has increased significantly, from nearly 4% in ...

Kidney stones are not fun. Typically, adults are the victims, but doctors are seeing more and more children and teenagers suffering from the condition, especially during summer months. Harrison is a ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Most people think kidney stones are something that happens mainly in adults. But that's changed dramatically over the last 20 years. They may be less common in children, but that ...

Kidney stones are a painful and surprisingly common health problem, affecting millions of people around the world. These small, hard lumps form inside the kidneys and can cause intense pain, trouble ...

Dr. Uwais Zaid, a veteran urologist, has heard the comparisons. Pain from a kidney stone is like giving birth. Advertisement Article continues below this ad “It’s true,” says the man who provides care ...

CHICAGO -- Doctors are puzzling over what seems to be an increase in the number of children with kidney stones, a condition some blame on children's love of cheeseburgers, fries and other salty foods.

Another SonoMotion system, Stone Clear, complements Break Wave because it helps clear the kidney of residual fragments ...

Kidney stones, medically termed as renal calculus, are hard, stone-like structures that form inside either or both the kidneys. These are formed due to the excess amount of certain minerals found in ...

While most kidney stones will pass without treatment, it’s important to discuss them with your doctor to avoid complications. An estimated 1 in 10 people will have a kidney stone diagnosis at least ...