Jonathan of the Institute of Human Anatomy uses real cadaver anatomy to explain what kidney stones are, why they form, and why they cause extreme pain. The video shows the pathways a stone travels, ...

The prevalence of kidney stones has doubled in the past 30 years. Academic researchers are searching for better solutions for ...

Cystine stones are a type of kidney stone. They are also called renal calculi, nephrolithiasis, or urolithiasis, and they are caused by a genetic condition. Here’s what to know about cystine crystals ...

Rachel works as a CRNA where she provides anesthesia care across the lifespan, including pediatric anesthesia, with a primary focus on orthopedic anesthesia. She is also an Assistant Professor at the ...

Kidney stones are crystallized materials that bunch together in your kidneys. Diarrhea is not a symptom of kidney stones, but there are numerous symptoms. Kidney stones — also called renal calculi — ...

Anusha Sundararajan, MD, MBBS, is an assistant professor of nephrology in the Department of Internal Medicine at Yale School of Medicine. A Yale faculty member since 2021, she cares for individuals ...

Kidney stones are common. In the U.S., 1 in 11 individuals will be affected by them at some point in their life. They're typically seen in adults between 40 and 60 years old. However, kidney stones ...

A kidney stone is a small, hard substance made from waste products in your urine that haven’t been adequately flushed out. Although researchers are still examining the connection between drinking ...

If you suddenly feel a sharp, stabbing pain in your side that radiates toward your groin, you might be dealing with a kidney stone. This intense discomfort, often called renal colic, is one of the ...