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A new ultrasound treatment for kidney stones might provide pain-free relief while the patient is awake, researchers say. Kidney stones are often excruciatingly painful. In most cases, patients are ...

Standard techniques for removing kidney stones often require repeated surgery, but a magnetic gel seems to make the process ...

A technique that blasts kidney stones with ultrasound waves may offer a noninvasive treatment option for the painful condition, according to the first human study, published in The Journal of Urology.

Not all kidney stones require surgery. Dr Aakil Khan, Consultant Urologist at KIMS Hospitals Thane, explains how doctors ...

Hydronephrosis is when your kidneys swell because your body can't release all of its pee. It may affect one or both kidneys, and it can occur in people of all ages. About 1 in 100 adults get ...

Blood in urine, known as haematuria, can signal kidney cancer. This symptom, whether visible or microscopic, demands immediate medical attention. Whil ...

The most significant problem in cases of prune belly syndrome is that many children are unable to fully empty their bladder. This may cause significant issues with the bladder, kidneys, and ureters, ...

To diagnose kidney stones physicians ask patients about the symptoms and health conditions that could possibly promote stone formation in the kidneys, and review the patient’s medical history, family ...

If you’ve ever had a urinary tract infection (UTI), you probably know the discomfort, burning when you pee, a constant urge to run to the bathroom, and that discomfort in your lower belly. UTIs are ...

Hydronephrosis in newborns is an enlargement or swelling of the kidneys. Depending on the cause, it can be either mild or severe. It may resolve without treatment, but some children may need ...