If you’ve ever experienced the unbearable pain of a kidney stone, you know just how crucial it is to find ways to prevent them. It…

Hydration is a tricky thing for many people. And lack of it is a significant contributor to kidney stone formation. But, aside from the impact…

On the surface, the kidney appears to be highly complicated. However, there are two main parts when you break it down that can be impacted…

Hydronephrosis occurs when an obstruction leads to dilation (expansion) of the pelvicalyceal system (also known as the collecting system of the kidney) as a result…

Kidney stones are a common and costly disease affecting roughly 15% of the global population and rising. Direct and indirect treatment costs have been estimated…

Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) was first described in 1976 as an operative technique for removing kidney stones through a percutaneous nephrostomy tract that involves an incision…

Ureteroscopy has evolved to be one of the primary treatment options for kidney stones since its introduction in 1964. The advancement in laser technology has…

Shockwave Lithotripsy (SWL) was first used to treat kidney stones in 1980. This treatment modality uses sound waves to break apart kidney stones so that…

Expulsive therapy is a relatively new practice in the conservative management of kidney stones that has evolved along with our understanding of the urinary system.…

Understanding the composition and density of kidney stones plays a key role in determining the most appropriate treatment. As we discussed in our previous blog…

The imaging you receive for your kidney stone can either set you up for success or leave you hanging without critical information. This blog aims…

Whether you’re new to passing kidney stones or have passed them for years, kidney stones can be tricky. And, when it comes to knowing if…

Kidney stones can be incredibly stubborn and have a knack for getting stuck while passing. Sometimes kidney stones get stuck due to their characteristics such…

NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin, Ibuprofen, Advil, Motrin, and Aleve) are widely prescribed and in use by people suffering from kidney stones. While NSAIDs are…

The experience of having kidney stones can be summarized into one word- PAINFUL. Scientifically, this out-of-this-world pain is called renal colic. Many believe that the…

The current assumption of most medical professionals is that calcium oxalate stones cannot dissolve. However, that is not the case. We recently came across a…

Among the many repercussions of smoking, the adverse effects on the respiratory system and cardiovascular health have long been established. However, one observational study conducted…

Kidney Stones are tough enough as they are. But, when they get stuck, the increased pain and irritation can lead to costly additional trips to…

What size kidney stone will pass?!? It’s a question that we get asked all the time. So, we figured that we’d write a blog about…

Prevention is the goal of every kidney stone sufferer. However, one often overlooked hero in preventing kidney stone formation is citric acid. You’ve probably heard…