Definition & Facts for Kidney Stones
In this section: What are kidney stones? Do kidney stones have another name? What type of kidney stones do I have? How common are kidney stones? Who is more likely to develop kidney stones? What are the complications of kidney stones? What are kidney stones? Kidney stones are hard, pebble-like pieces of material that form […]
Eating, Diet, & Nutrition for Kidney Stones
Can I help prevent kidney stones by changing what I eat or drink? Drinking enough liquid, mainly water, is the most important thing you can do to prevent kidney stones. Unless you have kidney failure, many health care professionals recommend that you drink six to eight, 8-ounce glasses a day. Talk with a health care […]