Kidney stones last days to weeks as they pass from the kidney down the urinary tract. This article explains what affects how ...

Most small kidney stones can pass on their own. However, kidney stones that are too large to pass on their own or cause ...

Kidney stones can range in size; some are as small as a grain of sand, and others are as large as a pearl or golf ball ... Fortunately, there are a variety of natural remedies and medical treatments ...

Kidney stones are hard objects made from chemicals in your pee. They may be as tiny as a grain of salt or as big as a corn kernel. The stones can be brown or yellow, smooth or rough. They're a ...

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However, kidney stones that are too large to pass on their own or cause bleeding, kidney damage or ongoing urinary tract infections may require surgical treatment. Dr. Aaron Potretzke, a Mayo ...