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A kidney stone is a solid mass made up of tiny crystals. One or more stones can be in the kidney or ureter at the same time. See also: Cystinuria |
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Symptoms
The main symptom is severe pain that starts suddenly and may go away suddenly: Pain may be felt in the belly area or ...
Causes
Kidney stones can form when urine contains too much of certain substances. These substances can create small crystals...
Tests
Pain can be severe enough to need narcotic pain relievers. The belly area (abdomen) or back might feel tender to the ...
Treatments
The goal of treatment is to relieve symptoms and prevent further symptoms. (Kidney stones that are small enough usual...
Complications
Decrease or loss of function in the affected kidney; Kidney damage, scarring; Obstruction of the ureter (acute unilat...
Prevention
If you have a history of stones, drink plenty of fluids (6 - 8 glasses of water per day) to produce enough urine. Dep...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of a kidney stone. Also call if symptoms return, urination become...
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