Kidney Stones | Merck Manuals Medical Myths Podcast

Around one in 10 Americans will have a kidney stone at some point in their lives. This prevalence has led to a lot of myths and misconceptions around kidney stones: what causes them? And what prevents them? Find out in this Merck Manuals Medical Myths podcast episode.

Guest: Dr. Glenn M. Preminger, Urologist in Durham, North Carolina, and is affiliated with Duke University Hospital.

0:00 Intro
01:03 What is a kidney stone?
01:30 Kidney stone sizes
02:10 What does a kidney stone feel like?
03:10 Kidney stones in men vs. women
03:45 Kidney stones and genetics
04:20 What foods cause kidney stones?
05:30 Dietary recommendations
07:30 Are kidney stones more common in summer?
08:35 Passing a kidney stone
10:08 How long does it take to pass a kidney stone?
11:30 Kidney stone treatment
13:08 More resources on kidney stones

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