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  • Kidney stones - Symptoms

    Read about the symptoms of kidney stones, which usually only occur if a stone gets stuck in your kidney, if it starts to travel down the ureter, or if it causes an infection.

  • Kidney stones

    Information about kidney stones, including symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention.

  • Kidney stones - Treatment

    Find out how kidney stones are treated. The treatment you'll need will depend on the size and type of kidney stone you have.

  • Kidney stones - Causes

    Find out what causes kidney stones. They're usually the result of a build-up of a substance like calcium, ammonia or uric acid in the body.

  • Kidney stones - Prevention

    The best way of preventing kidney stones is to make sure you drink plenty of water each day to avoid becoming dehydrated.

  • Kidney stones - Diagnosis

    Find out how kidney stones are diagnosed. Imaging tests, such as a CT scan, can be used to help confirm the diagnosis or locate a kidney stone.

  • Hydronephrosis - Causes

    Read about some of the main causes of hydronephrosis in adults and babies, including kidney stones, an enlarged prostate and pregnancy.

  • Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease - Treatment

    Find out how the problems caused by autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), such as high blood pressure, pain and kidney stones, can be treated.

  • Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease - Symptoms

    Read about the symptoms of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), including pain in your abdomen, side or lower back, blood in your urine and kidney stones.

  • Bladder stones

    Read about bladder stones and what causes them. Also, find out when to see a GP and how bladder stones are treated.