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Dolly Parton struggled with kidney stones for years. Here are the warning signs to know - WRAL

Published by WRAL.com By Grace Hayba, WRAL Health Reporter · 26 August 2026 at 22:32
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Dolly Parton struggled with kidney stones for years. Here are the warning signs to know - WRAL
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Dolly Parton’s death is bringing new attention to her history of recurring kidney stones. A Duke Health urologist explains when kidney stones can become life-threatening, their potential connection to other health conditions, and how to reduce the risk of rec…

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