Kidney stones, medically known as nephrolithiasis, are a common yet intensely painful condition affecting millions of people ...

Kidney stone disease, increasingly common in both men and women, presents differently across genders. Men often experience flank and groin pain, potentially radiating to the testicles, and are prone ...

“About one in 10 people will have a kidney stone in their lifetime,” said Kyle Wood, M.D., associate professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Urology. “Most people have ...

The early stages of kidney damage may cause few or no symptoms. However, as damage accumulates and prevents the kidneys from functioning correctly, people may begin to notice symptoms. These may ...

Men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) appear to have higher risks for chronic kidney disease (CKD) and kidney stones. Men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) are at increased risk for ...

New research suggests that low testosterone could be more than a hormonal issue; it might also raise a man's risk of developing painful kidney stones. Study: Older age and low testosterone levels are ...

Kidney stones rank right up at the top of the most painful health conditions, according to patients asked to rate their discomfort on a scale of 1 to 10. Kidney stones are hard pellets composed of ...