The world’s largest kidney stone has been removed from a patient in Sri Lanka – and it’s about the size of a grapefuit, as long as a banana and as heavy as four hamsters.

Despite our seeming addiction to hydration, kidney stones — one of the most painful low-hydration-related conditions — are increasing in every segment of the population. And if you think this ...

Kidney stones also have a hereditary element, so if your parents or grandparents had stones, kids are at a high risk and once you develop stones, chances are you'll develop them again.

Kidney stones aren't common in children, but more kids are experiencing them. Here's what doctors say is behind the rise in cases, plus what you can do to fight the condition.

Other symptoms include burning when you urinate and irregular urine color (red, pink or brown) or odor. Nausea, vomiting and fever can also be signs of a kidney stone. How are kidney stones diagnosed?

Kidney stones, formed from minerals and salts, vary in size and impact. Smaller stones often pass naturally with hydration, while larger ones, especially those exceeding 10 mm, typically necessitate ...

A doctor can diagnose someone with a kidney stone from across the room, because they are doubled over in pain, trying to find ...

Kidney stones are generally common in adults, and about 11% of men and 6% of women in the United States have them at least once during their lifetime, according to the National Institutes of Health.