Solving the mystery of your back pain can sometimes be a tricky task—especially if there isn’t an obvious injury to explain it. There are all sorts of nerves, joints, ligaments, and muscles that can ...

Knowing the difference between pain due to the kidneys versus pain due to the back can be difficult because problems with the ...

Back pain is a ubiquitous complaint, often dismissed as a consequence of poor posture or the natural aging process. However, this common ailment can sometimes be a harbinger of more serious health ...

Millions suffer from agonizing kidney stones, with a high recurrence rate. Understanding the four types—calcium, struvite, ...

Have you had your water today? Well, you should, because your kidneys need it. About 10% of people will get kidney stones at some point in their lives. More than half a million people every year are ...

Many people dismiss early urinary discomfort as dehydration or stress, unaware that subtle signals can foreshadow something ...

Chronic pain is a common challenge when you have autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). But there are many treatment options to help you manage your pain and other symptoms so you can ...

Depending on who you ask, few things are as painful as passing a kidney stone. And with Dolly Parton's kidney stone diagnosis ...

Over half a million Americans rush to emergency rooms each year clutching their sides in agony, victims of a condition that’s been described as more painful than childbirth: kidney stones. These tiny ...

Kidney stones don’t show symptoms early in their formation. This is why early attention is important, as that is what helps ...