Preventing kidney stones with smart habits and smart technology. Written by Ivo Dukic, Consultant Urologist and kidney stone surgeon, Birmingham, United Kingdom.

Flank pain, blood in urine, or frequent urination? These could be signs of kidney stones, hard mineral deposits causing discomfort. Learn about the causes (dehydration, diet, medical conditions) and treatment options (hydration, pain meds, shockwave lithotripsy, surgery) based on severity. Prevent future stones with healthy habits and a balanced diet. Consult a urologist for tailored advice and manage your kidney stones effectively.

Prevention of kidney and ureteric stones focusing on dietary measures for calcium oxalate stone prevention. Expert advice from a subspecialist urologist in stone surgery (endourology).

There are various reasons why you may be getting up in the middle of the night to pass urine. This article looks as some of the reasons why this may be happening and describes when to seek further advice.