Sjögren’s Syndrome & Kidney Stones: Risk for Calcium Phosphate
Have you heard about Sjögren’s syndrome? It is an autoimmune disease that commonly affects the body’s moisture-producing glands and the joints. What does it have…
UTIs and Kidney Stones: Understanding the Link & Prevention
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) and kidney stones are really connected to each other. It could even be viewed as a chicken-and-egg relationship. To answer the…
Understanding Uric Acid Kidney Stones: Causes, Types, & Care
Uric acid (UA) kidney stones are the second most common kidney stone type, comprising about 15% of the cases worldwide. Unfortunately, the number of UA…
The Link Between Diabetes, Uric Acid Stones, and Kidney Health
Did you know that 1/3 of US adults have pre-diabetes? Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that around 96…
Kidney Stones, Metabolic Syndrome & Insulin Resistance
When it comes to uric acid (UA) stone formation, uric acid gets all the blame. However, let us tell you a little secret: It’s actually…
How Prostate Enlargement Contributes to Kidney Stones
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), known as prostate hypertrophy or enlargement, is common in older men. The prostate gland is a walnut-like gland that helps produce…
Preventing Uric Acid Stones: Metabolic Dysfunction & Diet
Uric acid (UA) stones comprise 10% to 15% of all kidney stone cases. And the majority of patients suffering from UA stones, around 79%, are…
Why Urine pH Matters in Kidney Stone Prevention and Health
Our urine is composed of water, salts, and waste substances filtered out by the kidneys. The balance of these components can influence the alkalinity or…
Does Cannabis Use Increase Kidney Stone Risk? Marijuana Effects
Roughly 26.04% of individuals in the United States have admitted to using marijuana or cannabis at least once in their lifetimes. The expanding legalization of…
