03/22/2025
In other instances in which the stones are too large to pass, doctors may use shock waves to break up the stones, remove them surgically, or remove the stone through a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder.
But if left untreated, they can cause serious complications, dramatically increasing the risk of urinary tract infections, permanent kidney damage, and potentially fatal sepsis.
Interest in the carnivore diet has been partly fueled by advocates like Joe Rogan and Jordan Peterson, who say it's improved their mental and physical abilities.