What are kidney stones? Kidney stones are made from large deposits of undissolved minerals and other organic compounds as they get supersaturated and crystalize in the urine. Calcium oxalate ...

While surgery may be an effective option to remove kidney stones staying adequately hydrated can help manage the condition ...

It can be frustrating when your dog’s bladder becomes inflamed and a significant amount of blood is in your dog’s urine. Crystals in dog urine can cause excruciating pain. And, yes, crystals ...

“They can be excruciating,” says Dean Assimos, M.D., the new chair of the UAB Department of Urology. He speaks from personal experience, having survived two stones himself. And if you live in the ...