Ouch: each year, more than 500,000 Americans seek care for kidney stones. Here's the story of one man's second—and how he's ...

Bowel obstruction is a medical emergency that can lead to intestinal rupture and peritonitis (inflammation of the abdominal lining) if left untreated. As a kidney stone passes through the urinary ...

Kidney stones and gallstones may increase the risk for prostate cancer, which could have implications for disease monitoring and prevention in specific populations. Patients with kidney stones or ...

"Kidney stones can develop in one or both kidneys and ... and can lead to kidney infections or the kidney not working properly if left untreated." Not drinking enough fluids or having a medical ...