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Treatments 2 mins

Kidney Stone Treatments 101: Medical Expulsive Therapy (MET)

Confused about why you were diagnosed with a kidney stone but got sent home with only oral medication? That’s medical expulsive therapy (MET), a

Pain Management 3 mins

Opioids or NSAIDs, that is the question. Everybody has different levels of pain tolerance, and it is important that you get the pain relief

Expert Opinion 2 mins

No matter how many stones you’ve had, the thought of getting an infection after a kidney stone treatment can be scary. How can we

Lifestyle 3 mins

While cutting calcium entirely from your diet may seem like the most logical step to make, it can actually hinder your attempts to prevent

Kidney stone and stent pain can be exhausting and disruptive to daily life – but it can be managed! Here are some things you

CT scans, KUB X-rays and ultrasounds – which diagnostic test is ‘better’ than the others?

Trying to prevent your next stone? The right dietary choices can make a world of difference.

Lifestyle 2 mins

Has the pain of kidney stones, second-guess your food and drink choices? Don’t worry, it’s normal! Good news: You still can have your daily cup of

If you’ve ever had a stent, you know just how distressing it can be! Between tackling pain and worrying about when you can resume