May 25, 2021

Known by multiple names such as urolithiasis, nephrolithiasis, urinary stones, etc., kidney stone is not an unheard ailment that plagues our society. According to national and international statistics, the incidence of kidney stones is on a rise and will continue.

June 22, 2021

The Ever-Rising Problem of Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are one of the most commonly heard of conditions. Almost everyone knows of someone who has had kidney stones at some point in their lives. This condition is also known by names like urinary stones, nephrolithiasis, urolithiasis, etc.

June 23, 2021

Effect of Diet on Kidney Stones

Urolithiasis is considered a common disease affecting more than a million people each year in India. It is also known by other names such as urolithiasis, nephrolithiasis, urinary stones, etc. Epidemiological studies have disclosed the major role ‘diet’

July 21, 2021

Effect of Obesity on Kidney Stones Risk

Kidney stone disease, also known as urolithiasis, is a common disease with cases on a rise around the world. In India, the cases are found more in the stone belt region, which comprises of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and the states of the Northeast.

December 11, 2021

Role of Ayurveda in Kidney Stones Treatment and Risk Mitigation

Alternative medicine has come to the rescue of people when they get disappointed by the largely accepted allopathic treatment strategies. One such alternative medicine system is Ayurveda that originated in the Indian subcontinent.

Dec 15, 2021

Yoga Asanas for Kidney Stone Treatment

Kidney stone disease is a condition that plagues millions of people each year. The cases are increasing each year among men and women of all age groups. The condition causes terrible pain in the lower back and may also result in haematuria (blood in urine).

Dec 18, 2021

Myths and Facts About Kidney Stones

Cranberry juice can flush out kidney stones: Cranberry juice works great for treatment and prevention of urinary tract infections (UTI). However, it can make kidney stone situations worse due to the presence of huge amounts of oxalate.

Dec 25, 2021

Role of Personal/Family History in Kidney Stones

Urolithiasis incidence and prevalence have been on a rise. Kidney stone disease is a very painful disease in some cases and might go unnoticed in some others. Kidney stones are formed due to the precipitation of certain minerals in the urine.