Kidney Stones in Children

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By Jared Bray

Story Published: Jun 2, 2009 at 9:40 AM MST

Story Updated: Mar 26, 2010 at 4:10 PM MST

BILLINGS – To the surprise of both doctors and parents, kidney stones and other disorders usually associated with adults, are starting to develop more frequently in children.

"We are seeing illnesses that we usually see in the middle age group like obesity, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, gallstones and things like that in the pediatric population much more frequently," said Billings Clinic Pediatrician Michelle Pierson.

To avoid such disorders, doctors say kids should refrain from foods and drinks that contain large amounts of salt, sodium and sucrose.

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