Kidney stones are hard mineral deposits that form in the kidneys and can cause severe pain as they pass through the urinary tract. Kidney stones can vary in size from a grain of sand to a golf ball, and they can be made up of different types of minerals, including calcium, oxalate, and uric acid. […]
Gout is a type of arthritis that occurs when uric acid crystals accumulate in the joints, leading to inflammation and pain. Uric acid is a waste product that is normally excreted by the kidneys, but in some people, the body produces too much of it or the kidneys cannot excrete it properly. Gout typically affects […]
Renal tubular acidosis (RTA) is a group of disorders that affect the ability of the kidneys to maintain a proper acid-base balance in the body. Normally, the kidneys are responsible for excreting excess acid and maintaining the body’s pH within a narrow range. In RTA, there is a defect in the kidneys’ ability to excrete […]
