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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

    common causes of flank pain
  • Artículo - 5 Minute Read

    A Low-Purine Diet for Kidney Stones and Gout

    January 20, 2016

    Discover how a low-purine diet can help manage gout and kidney stones. Learn what to eat, avoid, and how hydration supports uric acid control. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Urology

    Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Urology

    Tagged with: gout, kidney stones, urology

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  • Artículo - 4 Minute Read

    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

    Learn more about what could be causing your flank pain
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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: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

    Tagged with: acne, acne remedy, calcium, cancer, digestion, folate, kidney stones, lemon, lemon juice, pectin, potassium, sore throat remedy, Vitamin C, weight loss

    Learn the 7 Health Benefits of Lemon Juice
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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

    What Are Kidney Stones
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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

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