Using NSAIDs for kidney stone pain may seem like an obvious choice—but there’s more to the story. In this post, I dive into how NSAIDs actually work, ...

Renal colic is one of the most painful and recognizable symptoms of kidney stones. In this blog, I break down what renal colic really is, what causes ...

Understanding how calcium oxalate stones form is the key to stopping them before they start. In this blog, I break down the exact stages of how these ...

A fascinating study out of Turkey looked at how smoking, specifically nicotine, affects the passage of kidney stones in the lower ureter. The results ...

 Kidney stones can sometimes pass naturally, especially when they reach the ureterovesical junction (UVJ) or bladder.By managing inflammation and incr...

Passing a kidney stone depends largely on its size, but there’s a lot more to it than most doctors explain. In this blog, I’ll walk you through the tr...

Many people know drinking more water helps prevent kidney stones, but few realize the powerful role dietary citrates can play. In this blog, I break d...

Passing a kidney stone is a journey through four distinct stages, each with its own challenges and sensations. This guide breaks down each phase, offe...