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Kidney stones are solid accumulations of material that form in the tubal system of the kidney. Kidney stones cause problems when they block the flow of urine through or out of the kidney.
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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.
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A kidney stone is a solid piece of material that forms in the kidney out of substances normally dissolved in the urine.
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Kidney stones are solid accumulations of material that form in the tubal system of the kidney. Kidney stones cause problems when they block the flow of urine through or out of the kidney.
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Kidney stones are solid accumulations of material that form in the tubal system of the kidney. Kidney stones cause problems when they block the flow of urine through or out of the kidney.
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Detailed information on kidney stones, including types, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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The kidneys may fail due to problems with their blood vessels or filtering units. Such problems may be caused by an illness that affects the whole body. Diabetes and high blood pressure are common examples. Filtering problems may also be caused by illnesses that harm the kidneys directly (glomerulonephritis and polycystic disease). In some cases, problems in the urinary tract may also cause kidney failure.
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Two of my friends suffer from kidney stones. Each was advised to give up tea. I drink a lot of tea. Am I in danger of getting kidney stones?
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Many stones are as small as a grain of sand. Other stones may be pea- or marble-sized and more difficult to pass.
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Detailed information on pseudocysts of the pancreas, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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What are testicular cysts?What are testicular cysts? The testis, located in the muscular sac called the scrotum, contains multiple structures:
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