Oct 11, 2023 · Many things can increase your risk for kidney stones. Learn how to prevent or reduce your risk of kidney stones from a Mayo Clinic expert.

May 7, 2024 · Most small kidney stones can pass on their own. However, kidney stones that are too large to pass on their own or cause bleeding, kidney damage or ongoing urinary tract …

Jul 6, 2021 · Kidney stones made of calcium oxalate form when urine contains more of these substances than the fluid in the urine can dilute. When that happens, the calcium and oxalate …

Apr 15, 2021 · An observational study that reviewed the medical records for nearly 3,000 female patients from 1984 to 2012 finds that pregnancy increases the risk of a first-time symptomatic …

Mar 30, 2023 · March is National Kidney Month, a time to raise awareness about your kidney health and generate support for those affected by conditions, including kidney stones, kidney …

Aug 1, 2022 · ROCHESTER, Minn. —­ Kidney stones can cause not only excruciating pain but also are associated with chronic kidney disease, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. If …

Mayo Clinic Minute: What you can eat to help avoid getting kidney stones Intro: It's estimated that 1 in 10 people will get a kidney stone in his or her lifetime. Kidney stones are not only painful, …

Sep 9, 2021 · The good news is kidney stones are preventable, and prevention can be as simple as eating the right foods. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Ivan Porter II, a Mayo Clinic …

Jul 8, 2024 · Kidney stones often have no definite, single cause, although several factors may increase someone's risk. While diet can be one of those factors, there are several …

Jun 22, 2021 · Kidney stones are small, hard deposits made of minerals and acid salts that form inside the kidneys. Although the stones start in the kidneys, most people don't know they have …