Sudden, intense pain is the hallmark of a kidney stone. See pictures of different types, the causes, symptoms, and treatments in this WebMD slideshow.

Kidney stones (also known as nephrolithiasis or urolithiasis) form in your urinary system when you have high levels of certain substances in your urine that crystalize and stick together. There are ...

Some of these strategies work for all four common types of kidney stones, while others prevent specific types and their ...

Recovering from kidney stone surgery varies depending on the type of procedure you have and your unique situation. You will likely be able to resume normal activities within: Two to three days of ...