How long it takes to pass a kidney stone depends largely on its size. Those under 6 millimeters (mm) generally pass within ...

If you're a man, you'll never experience the excruciating, exhilarating pain of labor and childbirth. But if you ever pass a kidney stone, you'll come pretty darn close. About 12 percent of Americans ...

Q: What are kidney stones and how do I prevent them? Kidney stones are common, impacting approximately one in five men and ...

For some, passing a kidney stone ranks as highly on the pain scale as childbirth. But what if there were a way to ride out that process by literally going for a ride? Dr. David Wartinger, a Michigan ...

Kidney stones are a common condition in the U.S. – about 1 in 10 Americans get them. Passing a kidney stone can be quite painful. It can cause severe, sharp pain in the side and back, below the rib, ...

In addition to dehydration and heat exhaustion, summer is also well known among physicians as the season for kidney stones. Kidney stones are mineral deposits that form in the kidneys and eventually ...

Maintaining adequate hydration is crucial for preventing kidney stones and facilitating the natural passage of smaller ones. Aim for 2.5 to 3 liters of fluid daily, especially if prone to stone ...

Other than drinking water and waiting, researchers have revealed a much more pleasurable way to rid yourself of kidney stones: frequent sex. Getty Images/iStockphoto To treat kidney stones, try sex — ...

Passing a kidney stone is often described as one of the most painful experiences a person can have—some have even compared it to childbirth. But if you know how to spot the early warning signs, there ...

I awoke yesterday morning to a little bit of discomfort in my lower right side abdomen. I could hardly have known then that the next several hours would be some of the most painful of my life. My ...

There are surgical interventions to treat kidney stones, but when it comes to prevention, diet may be key. One new study finds that a diet rich in plant-based foods and low-fat dairy may help decrease ...