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3 Most Common Causes of Flank Pain

January 21, 2016

Flank pain can have a myriad of causes, but there are three main culprits: UTIs, kidney stones, and musculoskeletal problems. Learn about their treatments. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urology
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Urology
Tagged with: back pain, bladder infection, flank pain, kidney disease, kidney pain, kidney stones, urinary tract, urologist, UTI
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A Low-Purine Diet for Kidney Stones and Gout

January 20, 2016

Find a low-purine diet plan, foods to avoid, and a sample low-purine menu to help with kidney stones, gout, and other urologic problems. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urology
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Urology
Tagged with: gout, kidney stones, urology
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Help Prevent Kidney Stones with a Low-Oxalate Diet

January 13, 2016

Prevent kidney stones by following this diet plan to help you eat foods low in oxalate and avoid foods high in oxalate. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urology
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Urology
Tagged with: diet, kidney stones, low-oxalate, nutrition
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Why Do My Kidneys Hurt (Flank Pain)?

April 21, 2015

Discover the common causes of kidney pain to find out why your kidneys hurt. Learn to identify if flank pain or groin pain is actually kidney pain. Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: back pain, flank pain, kidney infection, kidney pain, kidney stones, nephrology, pain, Polycystic kidney disease, Pyelonephritis, urinary tract infection, UTI
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How Can I Avoid Getting Kidney Stones?

October 6, 2014

Find some helpful tips to decrease your likelihood of getting kidney stones. Learn more about kidney stone prevention and find out how to get treated. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urology
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Urology
Tagged with: dehydration, Department of Urology, kidney stone prevention, kidney stones, Timothy Averch, urinary tract infections, urology
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Benefits of Lemon Juice and Water

August 29, 2014

Lemon juice pairs well with your favorite dishes, but it also offers incredible health benefits. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: acne, acne remedy, calcium, cancer, digestion, folate, kidney stones, lemon, lemon juice, pectin, potassium, sore throat remedy, Vitamin C, weight loss
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What Are Kidney Stones?

April 26, 2014

Kidney stones are masses that build up on the inner line of your kidneys. Learn more about kidney stone symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urology
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Urology
Tagged with: kidney stones, surgery, Timothy D. Averch MD, UPMC Kidney Stone Center, urology
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Causes and Surgical Treatment of Kidney Stones

February 16, 2014

Learn more the minimally invasive procedure used to remove kidney stones. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urology
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Urology
Tagged with: kidney stones, minimally invasive, percutaneous nephrolithotomy, Timothy Averch MD, UPMC Kidney Stone Center, urology