Kidney Stones Medical Reference

Struvite kidney stones lead to urinary tract infections and may cause other health problems. Learn how to prevent them, treat them, and more.

Hyperuricemia is when you have too much uric acid in your blood. Learn more about what causes it, symptoms of hyperuricemia, and more.

Since primary hyperoxaluria type 1 is rare, it's not always easy to diagnose. Find out what tests doctors can use to find out whether you have it.

In addition to prescribing medicines for primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (PH1), your doctor will probably advise some lifestyle changes. Here are some you should know about.

When you have primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (PH1), too much of a natural substance called oxalate collects in your kidneys. To prevent the serious kidney damage that can result, your doctor will try to reduce the buildup of oxalate in your body.

Primary hyperoxaluria type 1 is a rare genetic disease that can cause kidney stones and lead to kidney damage. Find out what causes this disease and who's at risk.

While kidney stones are the most common symptom of primary hyperoxaluria type 1, it can also affect your eyes, skin, and heart. Learn more about the warning signs of this rare disease.

If you have certain kidney problems, your doctor might suggest a urine phosphate test. Find out when you’d need one, what to expect, and what the results might mean.

Anyone can get a kidney stone. But some people are more likely to have them. Learn if you’re at risk.

Some foods can cause kidney stones. Learn which ones to avoid.

If kidney stones have moved into your ureter, a ureteroscopy may be in order. This outpatient procedure can diagnose and treat stones and other urinary tract problems.

If you have blood in your urine or pain in your lower back or side, you may need an intravenous pyelogram. Here's what you need to know about the procedure.

Kidney stones often clear up on their own. Find out when you need a procedure or surgery to treat a more stubborn stone.

Bladder stones are mineral build-ups in your bladder that cause pain and problems when you pee. Learn what causes them, what the symptoms are, and how to treat them.

Most kidney stones eventually pass. But here’s how you can avoid the painful crystals in the first place.

Got a kidney stone? You have many options for dealing with them, from surgery to doing nothing. Here’s what to know.

Is that sharp pain in my side and difficulty urinating caused by a kidney stone? A simple imaging test can let you know.

Kidney stones are small, but they can cause outsized pain. Here’s how to tell if you’ve got one.

Hard, pebble-sized objects that grow in your kidneys are known as kidney stones. Understanding how they form and how they’re treated can help you deal with them -- and maybe even prevent them.