How to Use kidney stone in a Sentence

kidney stone

noun
  • This is true for certain types of kidney stones.
    — Ana Morales, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2025
  • Anyone who has had kidney stones will tell you there is no greater pain and agony.
    — David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
  • There are other causes, such as a kidney stone too large to pass.
    — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 22 Feb. 2022
  • Mullins said she was diagnosed with kidney stones just over a year ago.
    — Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2024
  • First, the kidney stone risk is tied to the sheer volume of protein.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
  • One patient who turned up in their search had kidney stones at age 15.
    — Carl Zimmer, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2018
  • Here's what to know about kidney stones and how to avoid the painful health issue this summer.
    — Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 4 June 2024
  • Most kidney stones are made of calcium.
    — Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Those rides were too fast, with G-Force speeds that would pin the kidney stone down.
    — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, 27 Sep. 2016
  • High levels of oxalates in the body may increase the risk of kidney stones.
    — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 18 Dec. 2025
  • The doctor found one large kidney stone and a bunch of other stuff in my bladder.
    — Rob Tornoe, Philly.com, 15 May 2018
  • Eating too many sweet potatoes may increase your risk of kidney stones.
    — Cynthia Sass, Health, 13 Nov. 2025
  • In fact, too much protein can cause issues such as fatigue and kidney stones.
    — Regina C. Windsor, Verywell Health, 27 Aug. 2025
  • The process is similar to the way kidney stones are treated.
    — George Avalos, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
  • This can weaken bones, create kidney stones, and affect the heart and brain.
    — Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Then the singer, who has struggled with kidney stones, plainly laid out what has been causing her grief.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
  • And thus launched Pao’s efforts to find a new drug to treat and prevent some types of kidney stones.
    — Erin Allday, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Mar. 2026
  • He was rushed to a hospital for kidney stones then boarded a flight for his homeland.
    — J. Harry Jones, sandiegouniontribune.com, 2 Sep. 2017
  • High levels of oxalates in the body may increase the risk of kidney stones in some people.
    — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 10 June 2025
  • High levels of oxalates in the body may increase the risk of kidney stones in some people.
    — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Common symptoms of kidney stones include pain, blood in the urine, and nausea.
    — Mary Choy, Health, 9 Oct. 2024
  • Beets are high in oxalate, a compound that contributes to kidney stones.
    — Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 14 Feb. 2025
  • And, like kidney stones, can only be categorized as worse and worst.
    — Nathan Brown, Indianapolis Star, 14 Feb. 2020
  • Calcium kidney stones are the most common type of kidney stone.
    — Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Irene, who has been in town taking care of Cormac's kids, has a massive kidney stone.
    — Lincee Ray, EW.com, 2 Apr. 2021
  • How did doctors remove the most recent record-setting kidney stone?
    — Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 16 June 2023
  • The essay film starts with Phillips talking about her kidney stone and from there looking at stones of all kinds.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 19 Mar. 2024
  • Chia seeds are high in oxalate, a compound that can attach to calcium to form kidney stones.
    — Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2024
  • Erik Menendez, 54, was treated for kidney stones last month.
    — David Matthews, New York Daily News, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Studies have had mixed results on the role of citrus in preventing kidney stones.
    — Kathi Valeii Published, Verywell Health, 6 Oct. 2025

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