Kidney stones can block urine flow and increase the risk of urinary tract infection (UTI). Recurrent UTIs can lead to the ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 77-year-old female who recently had an abdominal and pelvic cat scan to rule out diverticulitis, and it came back showing a left staghorn calculus. What causes this calculus, ...

A number of lab studies can aid in assessing a patient’s risk of stone formation. Urinalysis: Routine urinalysis and culture should be performed in all stone formers and those at risk. Whereas urine ...

Approximately 10% of US adults have had kidney stones. Within a five-year period, 50% of them reoccur. When urine becomes concentrated, crystals can form on the kidney lining developing into stones.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I had a kidney stone a couple of years ago. My doctor told me that my chances of developing another stone was 50 percent if I didn't take some steps to prevent it. What are some of ...