Ureteral stones are hard mineral masses that develop in the kidneys and then move into the ureter. They are known for causing severe pain, often resulting in kidney damage. In an interview with HT ...

Kidney stones are quite common, with a prevalence estimated to be between 1–15% of the global population. These are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys and ...

As judged from his history, the patient initially appeared to have acute kidney injury (AKI) that was due to lower urinary tract obstruction, resulting in urinary retention with overflow incontinence.

If left untreated, ureteral stones can lead to serious complications, such as kidney infections, bleeding during stone passage or treatment, and acute kidney injury or failure.

Primary hyperoxaluria is a significant kidney stone disease caused by the overproduction of the molecule oxalate. It can be diagnosed as primary hyperoxaluria type one, two or three, with type one ...