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Kidney stones, also called nephrolithiasis are solid pieces of material that form in the kidney from substances in the urine. Discuss topics including prevention, symptoms and passing kidney stones.

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I started bleeding yesterday, I don't know if it's my period or my stent/stones

Jenrae72

I have a huge kidney stone that is to big to pass so a stent was put in and I plan to have lipotripsy done soon and have the stent remove...

Is taking a turmeric likely to cause kidney stones in someone with a history?

rpmljm

I began taking 500mg of turmeric twice a day about 2 weeks ago to help with arthritis pain. My GP and GI docs said it would be fine to t...

Will passing an 8mm bladder stone cause bleeding?

Malure664

I had 4 hours of agony with a kidney stone passing through on my left side. The pain stopped when it reached the area of the bladder. ...

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pain after lithotripsy

memc

Had a lithotripsy 3 weeks ago, still having back spasms with lower back pain. KUB and IVP show no stones, had 3 in left kidney, I live on...

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I had a kidney stone attack yesterday and I have extreme fatigue can you tell me why

Thomkat

The stone has not passed 39 yr old male

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Which doctor should I visit for my condition? nephrologist or urologist?

aramnemati

Hello all, I have been dealing with my kidney stone issue for years. I am in regular contact with many doctors. They have diagnosed me ...

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