One of the earliest signs that the kidneys are not functioning the way they should, is the leaking of protein into the urine, medically referred to as proteinuria. In a healthy body, the kidneys ...

Kidney stone disease (KSD), also known as nephrolithiasis, is a highly prevalent condition worldwide, representing one of the most common urological disorders. It is a hard deposit formed from ...

Bladder stones (vesical calculi) almost always form due to an underlying issue like urinary stasis, obstruction, or foreign bodies. High-risk populations include women with pelvic organ prolapse and ...

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate whether clinical, laboratory, and radiological data could effectively identify struvite stones without the need for crystallographic analysis. Methods: Stone ...

Urine pH plays a key role in the pathogenesis and management of kidney stones. Stone composition is strongly influenced by urinary acidity or alkalinity, with uric acid and cystine stones forming in ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 77-year-old female who recently had an abdominal and pelvic cat scan to rule out diverticulitis, and it came back showing a left staghorn calculus measured at 2-by-3 centimetres ...

Struvite stones can also be related to urinary tract infections and a rapid increase in size. Kidney stones might cause severe back pain or pain on one side. Many people can experience painful or ...

Dr. Roach: I am a 77-year-old female who recently had an abdominal and pelvic scan to rule out diverticulitis, and it came back showing a left staghorn calculus measured at 2-by-3 centimeters. This ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 77-year-old female who recently had an abdominal and pelvic cat scan to rule out diverticulitis, and it came back showing a left staghorn calculus measured at 2-by-3 centimeters ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 77-year-old female who recently had an abdominal and pelvic cat scan to rule out diverticulitis, and it came back showing a left staghorn calculus. What causes this calculus, ...