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Urinary Tract Stones : Causes

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Causes could include:
  • No known cause

Causes Overview Articles

Kidney stones
Kidney stones can form when urine contains too much of certain substances. These substances can create small crystals that become stones. The biggest risk factor for kidney stones is dehydration. Kidney stones may not produce symptoms until they b...
Source:ADAM
Date:January 14, 2009
Kidney Stones
Kidney stones can be composed of a variety of substances. The most common types of kidney stones include: Calcium stones. About 80% of all kidney stones fall into this category. These stones are composed of either calcium and phosphate, or calcium...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Kidney Stones
A diagnosis of kidney stones is based on the patient's history of the severe distinctive pain associated with the stones. Diagnosis includes laboratory examination of a urine sample and an x-ray examination. During the passage of a stone, examinat...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
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