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.
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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.
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Obviously, healthy kidneys are essential for proper detoxification. However, certain foods can cause kidney stones and keep these organs from functioning optimally. Here’s a look at 15 foods that encourage kidney stone development.
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When you hear the words barley water, some people may make a connection to beer. But the main difference is that barley water hasn’t gone through a fermentation process, so there’s no alcohol content. And it turns out, there can be many health benefits associated with drinking it regularly!
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Abdominal pain is a common ailment that just about everyone will experience at least once in his or her lifetime. Pain in the left lower side of the abdomen is referred to as left lower quadrant (LLQ) pain. We look into the 12 common causes of left lower quadrant pain in men and women.
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Low back pain (LBP) is the second most common complaint heard by primary care physicians in the US. Fortunately, most cases of LBP, regardless of cause, resolve in two to four weeks. We look into the 12 most common causes of LBP.
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