CT scans use a series of X-rays to see inside your body. It’s considered the gold standard for diagnosing kidney stones, but the procedure is not without some risks. Share on Pinterest Getty ...

Kidney stones have made it onto the list of top 20 most painful conditions according to the NHS, alongside broken bones, appendicitis and slipped discs. But what causes kidney stones – and how do you ...

An X-ray may be able to help doctors detect larger kidney stones and monitor the size of kidney stones in response to treatment. Other imaging tests may help doctors diagnose smaller stones. Share on ...

If you’ve ever had a kidney stone, you know how painful and debilitating it can be. A sharp, stabbing pain in your lower abdomen. A dull ache spreading from your lower back to your groin. Intense ...

There are many reasons why it’s important to drink a lot of water in summer — it helps you stay cool, replenishes the liquid you lose through sweat, and reduces your chance of experiencing muscle ...

Did you know a kidney stone is more painful than childbirth and the amputation of a finger? Troy has seen the pain first hand in the ER. Urologist John Smith, MD, is back to explain what causes kidney ...

Your urinary tract is an important part of your body. It acts like a drainage system by filtering waste and extra fluids from your blood and removing them when you urinate. The urinary tract includes ...

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation has announced the launch of the latest global system for kidney and ureter stone fragmentation, using extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy technology at the ...