Renal stone disease in Christchurch, New Zealand. Part 1: presentation and epidemiology Davidson PJ et al. - Kidney stone disease is a significant health condition that affects people of predominantly working ages and men more than women. Both personal and family history are significant risk factors. Patients presenting with pain are more likely to have stones located in the ureter. Renal stones are more likely to present with haematuria or incidentally. [more...]