WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - About 11% of men and 6% of women in the United States will have a kidney stone at least once, according to the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Michael Degon, with Novant ...

Type 2 diabetes is associated with increased risk of kidney stones, but some forms of treatment for this condition may also have the benefit of lowering risk of kidney stones. Researchers found that ...

While most kidney stones will pass without treatment, it’s important to discuss them with your doctor to avoid complications. An estimated 1 in 10 people will have a kidney stone diagnosis at least ...

The nondissolving carrier of osmotically controlled-release oral (OROS) pharmaceuticals may be misdiagnosed as kidney stones on x-ray. OROS is an osmotically controlled-release oral delivery system.

People who consume too much sodium will develop high calcium levels in their urine which raises their risk of getting calcium ...

Obesity does not only put individuals at risk for heart disease and diabetes—it's also a leading cause of kidney stone disease. Kidney stone disease is increasingly recognized as a chronic condition ...

Passing a kidney stone is often said to be the worst pain that anyone can experience. Kidney stones are common, affecting approximately 1 in 5 men and 1 in 10 women by the age of 70. How do kidney ...

Small kidney stones are easily removed, but if the stone is large, surgery may be necessary. Let us tell you which surgery to perform. Kidney Stone Emergency Symptoms: Kidney stones sometimes remain ...

Obesity can increase your chance of kidney stones. Experts don’t know exactly why this is, but losing weight may help lower your chance of developing them. Obesity is a chronic health condition ...