When you think of kidney stones, kids don't usually pop to mind. But doctors say they're seeing increasing numbers of children with the painful condition, and it could represent more fallout from the obesity epidemic.
While exact numbers of children with kidney stones are elusive, physicians at children's clinics say the numbers are up. "There is very little available on pediatric stone disease in particular," said Dr. Caleb Nelson, a urologist at Children's Hospital Boston. "Most data has looked at adults or the entire population."
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While exact numbers of children with kidney stones are elusive, physicians at children's clinics say the numbers are up. "There is very little available on pediatric stone disease in particular," said Dr. Caleb Nelson, a urologist at Children's Hospital Boston. "Most data has looked at adults or the entire population."
News release derived from HealthDay.com. Read the full article >>
