Small kidney stones are easily removed, but if the stone is large, surgery may be necessary. Let us tell you which surgery to ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. BALTIMORE, Nov. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the American Urological Association (AUA) released the 2025 ...

Have you had your water today? Well, you should, because your kidneys need it. About 10% of people will get kidney stones at some point in their lives. More than half a million people every year are ...

Ureteroscopy achieves higher stone-free rates but results in slightly more complications. Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) and ureteroscopy are both safe and effective for removing ...

In a trial, more patients taking tamsulosin were able to tolerate placement of a large ureteral access sheath for kidney stone removal procedures. Preoperative administration of tamsulosin improves ...

Kidney stones don’t show symptoms early in their formation. This is why early attention is important, as that is what helps ...

Excess alcohol leads to dehydration, which we know increases the risk of kidney stones. Sugary soft drinks and foods high in ...

Ever had a kidney stone? If not, congratulations. You’ve never screamed while trying to pee out microscopic shrapnel. It starts with a bit too much spinach or exercise and ends with you on the ...

Kidney stone disease, increasingly common in both men and women, presents differently across genders. Men often experience flank and groin pain, potentially radiating to the testicles, and are prone ...

BALTIMORE, Nov. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the American Urological Association (AUA) released the 2025 Surgical Management of Kidney and Ureteral Stones Guideline. This Guideline is intended ...