Bladder stones (vesical calculi) almost always form due to an underlying issue like urinary stasis, obstruction, or foreign bodies. High-risk populations include women with pelvic organ prolapse and ...

Approximately 10% of US adults have had kidney stones. Within a five-year period, 50% of them reoccur. When urine becomes concentrated, crystals can form on the kidney lining developing into stones.

Calculi in the urinary system are increased in the spinal cord injury population and occur more frequently in patients with frequent UTIs, indwelling catheters and immobilization hyperclciuria. Lack ...

Q: What are kidney stones, and how do I prevent them? Kidney stones are common, impacting approximately one in five men and one in 10 women by the age of 70. Kidney stones are hard deposits of ...

Kidney stones are small, painful clumps of minerals that form in your urinary tract. To avoid them, it's important to understand the causes. In fact, your genetics play a big role in whether or not ...

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD Pyuria with white blood cells and bacteria usually indicates a urinary tract infection ...

Obstructive uropathy is a blockage that prevents urine from flowing naturally through the urinary system. The blockage may cause significant pain, nausea, and difficulty urinating. Several factors can ...