The most common type of stone contains calcium (KAL-see-um). Calcium is a normal part of a healthy diet. Calcium that is not used by the bones and muscles goes to the kidneys. In most people, the ...

Kidney stones can be very painful and hard to treat. If they are not diagnosed at early stages, it can also lead to many complications and surgery. Kidney stones are basically hard deposits that are ...

Kidney stones vary in shape and size. They may range from small, sand-shaped grains to large golf-balls. They can be smooth or jagged-edged. They cause severe pain, which may be associated with nausea ...

In patients who form renal and ureteral stones, obesity is associated with a higher risk of stones composed of uric acid (UA) compared with other substances, according to report in the Korean Journal ...