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Kidney Stones
National Kidney Clearinghouse — Did you know severe pain in your back or side that won't go away could be a kidney stone? A kidney stone is a hard mass that forms in the kidney out of substances in the urine. Kidney stones may be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a ...More…
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Diet and Kidney Stones
Kidney Association — If you have kidney stones, you may need to follow a special diet. First, your doctor will run tests to find out what type of stones you form. From these, the doctor can determine which diet changes may be right for you. A registered dietitian can ...More…
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Kidney stones: Do home remedies work?
Mayo Clinic — One simple way to reduce the risk of kidney stones: Drink more water. Dr. Erik P. Castle is a board-certified urologist who joined the Mayo Clinic staff in Scottsdale, Ariz., in 2007. Dr. Castle is an associate professor of urology at Mayo Clinic ...More…
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Kidney stones
Mayo Clinic — One simple way to reduce the risk of kidney stones: Drink more water. One of the most effective ways to reduce your risk of subsequent kidney stones is to drink more fluids - ideally water - to increase your 24-hour urine output to 2.5 liters a ...More…
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Obesity and Weight Gain Increase Risk for Kidney Stones
Medem — January 28, 2005 Obesity and weight gain are associated with increased risk for developing kidney stones, according to a study in the January 26 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. Kidney stones are a major cause of ...More…
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Diet and Kidney Stones
Kidney Association — If you have kidney stones, you may need to follow a special diet. First, your doctor will run tests to find out what type of stones you form. From these, the doctor can determine which diet changes may be right for you. A registered dietitian can ...More…
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Kidney Stones
American Medical Association — The symptoms associated with kidney stones vary depending on the size of the stone, its position within the urinary tract, and whether there is an associated kidney infection. Initial treatment includes pain medication and oral or intravenous ...More…
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Kidney Stones in Adults
National Kidney Clearinghouse — Discusses the causes, symptoms, and diagnosis of kidney stones. Reviews prevention strategies and treatment options, as well as information on current research. Kidney stones, one of the most painful of the urologic disorders, have beset humans ...More…
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What I need to know about Kidney Stones
National Kidney Clearinghouse — Uses simple language and color illustrations to explain the symptoms of and treatments for kidney stones. If you have a kidney stone, you may already know how painful it can be. Most kidney stones pass out of the body without help from a doctor. ...More…
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Kidney Stones in Adults
National Kidney Clearinghouse — Discusses the causes, symptoms, and diagnosis of kidney stones. Reviews prevention strategies and treatment options, as well as information on current research. Kidney stones, one of the most painful of the urologic disorders, have beset humans ...More…
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Kidney stones
Mayo Clinic — Kidney stones - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this often intensely painful condition. Kidney stones (renal lithiasis) are small, hard deposits of mineral and acid salts on the inner surfaces of your kidneys. ...More…
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News in Health, October 2008 - National Institutes of ...
News in Health — Some say that passing a kidney stone is like delivering a baby made of razor blades. The good news is that, although they can be excruciatingly painful, kidney stones rarely cause permanent damage, and you may be able to prevent them. Back or ...More…