Kidney Stones: The Most PAINFUL Condition on Earth?

To try Brilliant for free, visit https://brilliant.org/IHA/ and get 20% off an annual premium subscription. ----- *Follow Us!* https://beacons.ai/instituteofhumananatomy * Ask AI Jonathan!* https://www.instituteofhumananatomy.com/jonathan-ai ---- Watch Next: How Your Kidneys Filter GALLONS of Blood https://youtu.be/TrU5g19Om0k Why Men Can't Experience Period Cramps & Why They Are So Painful https://youtu.be/FHDyEW5-NGQ Why Your Training Shake is Feeding Your Liver, Not Your Gains https://youtu.be/wdufIZuogOE ----- In this video, Jonathan of the Institute of Human Anatomy uses real cadaver anatomy to break down exactly what kidney stones are, why they form, and the excruciating reason they hurt so badly. We'll show you the tiny, crucial pathways the stone travels and the dramatic muscular spasms that make this pain unforgettable. This condition often makes the list of one of the most painful experiences a human can have, leading to the debate: Is it fair to compare the pain of kidney stones to giving birth? Learn the four different types of kidney stones , what causes them , and the simple, essential ways you can reduce your risk. Finally, we settle the debate once and for all: Is kidney stone pain truly the worst? ------ Chapters 0:00 Is it the Most Painful Human Condition? 0:34 The Kidney's Anatomy & Why It Matters 2:07 The Kidney's Other Essential Jobs 3:01 Where Urine is Collected (Anatomy for Stone Formation) 4:25 How Kidney Stones Actually Form (The Science of Crystallization) 5:55 The 4 Types of Kidney Stones and Their Causes 7:32 WHY Kidney Stones Hurt So Bad (The Anatomy of Pain) 8:17 Size Matters: When a Stone Causes Excruciating Pain 8:48 The Spasms, Location, and Symptoms of Renal Colic 9:35 Treatment Options: From Ibuprofen to Lasers 10:30 Kidney Stones vs. Childbirth: We Settle the Debate ------- Common Questions Is kidney stone pain worse than childbirth? What is the most painful condition a human can experience? What are kidney stones made of? How do kidney stones form in the body? What are the main risk factors for getting kidney stones? What are the four different types of kidney stones? Where does kidney stone pain start and where does it radiate? How big are kidney stones that need surgery? How can I pass a kidney stone faster? How much water should I drink to prevent kidney stones? ---- Music: https://www.bensound.com License code: AUXISEQ0BQAQRBBW