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A kidney stone is a solid mass that consists of a collection of tiny crystals. There can be one or more stones present at the same time in the kidney or in the ureter. (See also cystinuria .) |
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Symptoms
Abdominal pain; Abnormal urine color; Blood in the urine; Chills; Excess urination at night; Fever; Groin pain; Nause...
Causes
Kidney stones can form when the urine contains too much of certain substances. These substances can create small crys...
Tests
Pain can be severe enough to need narcotic pain relievers. The abdomen or back might feel tender to the touch. If sto...
Treatments
The goal of treatment is to relieve symptoms and prevent further symptoms. (Kidney stones usually pass on their own) ...
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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