At University of Utah Health, our urologists are highly trained and experienced in a full range of surgical procedures for kidney stone removal, in addition to non-surgical care. We also have the ...

Chronic stress can lead to the formation of kidney stones, solid clusters of minerals that may block the flow of urine or cause immense discomfort. Stress can occur any time your mind or body feels ...

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 ...

If you’ve ever had a kidney stone, you know how painful and debilitating it can be. A sharp, stabbing pain in your lower abdomen. A dull ache spreading from your lower back to your groin. Intense ...

Bladder stones and kidney stones are both composed of the same concentrated minerals, but they are not the same. They are located in different parts of the body and often have different symptoms.

Increased hydration is considered the best way to prevent kidney stones. A new study suggests it's not that easy.

Thirty years ago, kidney stones were considered a disease of the middle-aged white man. Now doctors are increasingly seeing a different kind of patient suffering from the extremely painful condition, ...

Kidney stone is a fairly common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While there are several causes of kidney stones, the primary risk factors include dehydration and a poor diet. Due ...