9 minutes | Sunday, February 1, 2026
Why Are Kidney Stones Skyrocketing In Young Girls?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. Guest: Dr. Greg Tasain, attending pediatric urologist, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, professor of surgery, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Host: Greg Johnson Producers: Kristen Farrah Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.