Who Is Affected by Kidney Stones?

 

Kidney stones are one of the most painful disorders and one of the most common disorders of the urinary tract. It is estimated that 10 percent of all people in the United States will have a kidney stone at some point in time. Consider the following statistics:

  • Caucasians are more prone to kidney stones than are African-Americans.
  • Although stones occur more frequently in men, the number of women who develop kidney stones has been increasing.
  • Kidney stones strike most people between the ages of 20 and 40.
  • Once a person develops more than one stone, he or she is more likely to develop additional stones.
Latest Kidney Stones News
Kidney stones tied to higher diabetes risk

October 27, 2011 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who've suffered bouts of kidney stones may have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes later on, new research suggests.

Report links kidney stones and gallstones

October 14, 2011 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who have had a kidney stone seem to have a heightened risk of gallstones -- and vice versa, according to a new study.

Supplement users often get ample minerals in diet

October 6, 2011 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who take dietary supplements to boost their intake of minerals tend also to get more nutrients from their food than those who don't take supplements, according to a new study that suggests vitamins are often taken by the people who need them least.

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