Risk factors for gallstones include obesity, rapid weight loss and a high-fat diet, while risk factors for kidney stones include dehydration, a diet high in salt and animal protein, and certain ...

Increased urination in dogs can be a concerning sign, often indicating an underlying health issue. While occasional changes ...

“What this means for patients is that thiazides remain an important option in the toolkit for preventing kidney stone recurrence,” says Ryan S. Hsi, MD, FACS.

For example, if your dog has chronic diarrhea, your vet may recommend a special diet as part of their treatment, and some flavored probiotic supplements could interfere with treatment. The best ...

The following is a summary of “Comparison of the efficacy and safety of mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy versus retrograde intrarenal surgery for the treatment of kidney stones in overweight or obese ...

In such people, healthcare providers should perform laboratory tests and stop the treatment if kidney function worsens ... They can increase the risk of oxalate nephropathy (a kidney disorder caused ...

Up to 15 per cent of males, and 8 per cent of females, will have a kidney stone in their lifetime. Photo: Getty Coming soon, the bliss of summer: Sausages on the barbie, the tang of salt at the ...

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Kidney stones are hard objects made from chemicals in your pee. They may be as tiny as a grain of salt or as big as a corn kernel. The stones can be brown or yellow, smooth or rough. They're a ...

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Benefits also persisted after further analyses, including among those taking thiazide diuretics (drugs that can increase risk of gout) and those needing hospital treatment for kidney stones ...