Alex was born with a genetic disease called Cystinuria. “Your body doesn’t absorb certain amino acids and that cystine accumulates and crystallizes in the urine forming stones early in life,” said ...

and cystine. A kidney stone may be treated with shockwave lithotripsy, uteroscopy, percutaneous nephrolithomy or nephrolithotripsy. Common symptoms include severe pain in lower back, blood in your ...

Uric Acid Stones: Formed when urine is excessively acidic. - Struvite Stones: Often develop due to infections. - Cystine Stones: Rare and caused by a genetic disorder. What to Include in Your Diet?

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Kidney stones are a painful condition that affect millions of people. The Cleveland Clinic says researchers conclude one in 10 people will get a kidney stone ...