Small ruminant urolithiasis is a multifactorial disease, meaning it results from many factors (which can make prevention ...

Researchers identify live bacteria within calcium kidney stones, raising new questions about stone formation and suggesting new targets for prevention and treatment.

Researchers have identified bacteria and bacterial biofilms embedded within calcium oxalate kidney stones, challenging the ...

Although they may silently form inside the kidneys for years, kidney stones represent one of the most painful causes of sudden pain and can shift from a dormant condition to a severe health crisis.

Bacteria are traditionally believed to contribute only to struvite kidney stone formation. In contrast, most types of kidney stones are believed to be abiotic and considered to be “noninfectious.” ...

Diarrhea is not usually a symptom of kidney stones, but it can sometimes happen. Chronic diarrhea can lead to the formation of kidney stones, due to loss of fluid. Drinking more water helps to pass ...

One of the earliest signs that the kidneys are not functioning the way they should, is the leaking of protein into the urine, medically referred to as proteinuria. In a healthy body, the kidneys ...

Kidney stones can block urine flow and increase the risk of urinary tract infection (UTI). Recurrent UTIs can lead to the formation of infection stones called struvite stones. You may need a urologist ...

Millions suffer from agonizing kidney stones, with a high recurrence rate. Understanding the four types—calcium, struvite, uric acid, and cystine—is key. Early recognition of symptoms like severe back ...

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate whether clinical, laboratory, and radiological data could effectively identify struvite stones without the need for crystallographic analysis. Methods: Stone ...

Urine pH plays a key role in the pathogenesis and management of kidney stones. Stone composition is strongly influenced by urinary acidity or alkalinity, with uric acid and cystine stones forming in ...

Dr. Roach: I am a 77-year-old female who recently had an abdominal and pelvic scan to rule out diverticulitis, and it came back showing a left staghorn calculus measured at 2-by-3 centimeters. This ...