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Urinary Tract Stones Learning Center
Causes could include:
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No known cause
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Kidney stones can form when urine contains too much of certain substances. These substances can create small crystals that become stones.
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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...
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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...
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