kidney stones

Potassium is an essential nutrient that our body needs to function properly. With that being said, a potassium deficiency can cause an array of symptoms, including any of these 14.

We look into all the common causes and risk factors of bladder stones.

Most of us are getting way too much salt in our diet and it’s because there’s salt in everything, especially pre-packaged or processed foods. Here are some of the most common signs you’re eating too much salt.

The symptoms of gout are very similar to other forms of arthritis, so it can be hard to diagnose. To help, we’ve compiled a list of the 15 most common symptoms of gout.

This excruciating condition occurs when a small speck of calcium forms in the kidney or the ureter and more minerals stick to it to form a tiny stone that becomes extremely painful. Here are some of the early warning symptoms.

Kidney stones can lead to severe pain when they become dislodged or block the urinary tube leading out of the body. There’s no guaranteed way to prevent them, but there are diet and lifestyle factors that can greatly reduce the risk.