Author: Dr. Thomas R. Blake, MD

Kidneys are vital organs responsible for filtering waste products from the blood, maintaining electrolyte balance, regulating blood pressure, and producing hormones essential for red blood…

Kidney stones are excruciatingly painful formations that affect millions worldwide, often stemming from a complex interplay of genetic predisposition, diet, and lifestyle factors. However, increasingly…

Chronic pain stemming from residual kidney stones – those fragments left behind after initial treatment or stones that stubbornly refuse to pass – can significantly…

Kidney stones are surprisingly common, affecting millions worldwide and causing significant pain and discomfort. They form when certain minerals in urine become highly concentrated, crystallizing…

Kidney stones are a surprisingly common ailment, affecting millions worldwide. Most people associate them with excruciating pain – and rightly so – but the reality…

Calcium stones are among the most common types of kidney stones, accounting for approximately 70-80% of all cases. Their formation isn’t necessarily linked to excessive…

Kidney stones are a surprisingly common ailment, affecting millions worldwide. The pain associated with passing a kidney stone is often described as one of the…

Kidney stones, those excruciatingly painful formations within the urinary tract, are often viewed as primarily urological concerns. However, increasingly sophisticated research is revealing a more…

Kidney stones are excruciatingly painful, often described as one of the most intense discomforts a person can experience. Formed from minerals crystallizing in the kidneys,…

Kidney stones and ureteral stones are both incredibly painful conditions impacting the urinary tract, often causing confusion as individuals (and even some healthcare professionals initially)…