Kidney stones result of the formation of crystals of salts and minerals in the urine. By sticking together, these crystals may form in the kidneys or urinary tract stones (renal lithiasis) of different size vary from a grain of sand to a large golf ball.
In most cases, the stones are made of calcium oxalate (account [...]
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An increase of diets that are high in fat and sugar appears to be a considerable reason for the increase in kidney stones. Stones are less prevalent in areas where people consume their majority of calories as fiber rich foods. People who consume large amounts of meat (animal products) tend to suffer more with this [...]
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Chemicals in excess that are not flushed out of the system through urine get collected in the kidney. They form crystals and harden into stones. Based on the chemical composition there are four main types of kidney stones.
Calcium Stones
Calcium can build up to an excess in the human body due to an excessive intake of [...]
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