Both gallstones and kidney stones can be very painful. Gallstones are deposits of digestive fluid, while kidney stones are crystals formed from chemicals in the urine. Both types of stones may pass.

Tonsil stones form when debris collects in the tonsils then calcifies to form hard stones. Prevention tips can include gargling with salt water, using mouthwash, using a water flosser, or having a ...

Kidney stones form when large amounts of substances like salt accumulate in the kidneys, eventually turning into a stone or crystals. Other diseases cause certain stones, but many of them are formed ...

Kidney stones are small, hard deposits made of minerals and reoccurring materials inside the kidneys. Stones often go unnoticed in the kidney until they move into the ureter – the tube connecting the ...

Ever wondered what are some of the reasons behind increase in kidney stone cases in summer? A nephrologist has an answer.

The percentage of Americans who experience kidney stones has been on the rise since the 1970s, an increase primarily attributed to food choices. Now, about 1 in 10 people will get a kidney stone in ...