Why Are Kidney Stones Skyrocketing In Young Girls?

February 1, 2026 1

Kidney stones, historically associated with middle-aged men, are now being diagnosed at an increasing rate in young girls. Though stones can remain undetected for years, they often cause extreme pain and nausea once they move into the ureter. Our expert discusses treatment options and possible reasons we’re seeing more cases in younger patients.

Kidney stones have been around for centuries. In fact, the condition was first mentioned in medical texts dating back to around 3200 B.C. The stones are hard deposits of minerals and salt that have crystalized inside the kidneys. While many people focus on the stones as the issue, they’re really just a symptom of a bigger problem…

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Dr. Greg Tasain, attending pediatric urologist, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, professor of surgery, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine