Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD How long it takes to pass a kidney stone depends largely on its size. Those under ...

Urinary stones are a significant and common complication among patients with spinal cord injury (SCI), but epidemiological data are scarce and the evidence regarding risk factors remains unclear. Our ...

Hydration: Drinking plenty of water dilutes urine and promotes frequent urination, helping flush bacteria from the urinary ...

Chronic back pain is often misdiagnosed as a musculoskeletal issue, when in fact, kidney stones may be the hidden cause .

Yes, kidney stones can cause gastrointestinal (GI) problems, such as bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. This article ...

SGLT2 inhibitors may help reduce the risk of nephrolithiasis in patients with type 2 diabetes, including those with co-existing gout. Recent large-scale studies support that sodium-glucose ...

People with chronic kidney disease (CKD), Type 2 diabetes, or both were predicted to have elevated cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk from eight to 28 years sooner than someone without those ...

A new study has found that SGLT-2 inhibitor drugs for type 2 diabetes may also reduce the risk ... urinary volume and lowering blood uric acid levels, which reduces the concentration of stone ...

A pioneering type of diabetes drug can also slash the risk of painful kidney stones, research has found. Canagliflozin and dapagliflozin help the body flush out excess fluid, allowing organs like ...

In his 2008 book, Risk: The Science and Politics of Fear, Canadian academic Dan Gardner sought to trace humanity's various ills to one source—our inability to accurately evaluate risk.