Chronic stress can lead to the formation of kidney stones, solid clusters of minerals that may block the flow of urine or cause immense discomfort. Stress can occur any time your mind or body feels ...

A surprise ingredient may explain how lemon juice puts the squeeze on kidney stones. Lemons contain nanoparticles that, when fed to rats, block stone formation, scientists report in the Feb. 22 Nano ...

A population-based US study demonstrated significantly reduced odds of kidney stone formation among beer and wine drinkers, but not liquor consumers, compared with nondrinkers. Beer and wine drinkers, ...

Kidney stones under 6 millimeters (one-fourth inch) in size will usually pass on their own, but certain home remedies can make them easier and less painful to pass. The most important thing is to ...

One moment you're fine, but the next you're doubled over with a sharp, stabbing pain radiating from your back to your abdomen. It goes away, but then it returns just as searing. Is it what you ate, ...

A number of lab studies can aid in assessing a patient’s risk of stone formation. Urinalysis: Routine urinalysis and culture should be performed in all stone formers and those at risk. Whereas urine ...