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- Kidney stones - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Kidney stones form in the kidneys Symptoms may start as stones move into the ureters The ureters are thin tubes that let urine pass from the kidneys to the bladder Symptoms of kidney stones can include serious pain, upset stomach, vomiting, fever, chills and blood in the urine
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: What causes kidney stones?
Kidney stones are hard deposits of minerals and salts that form inside your kidneys They develop when your urine contains more crystal-forming substances, such as calcium, oxalate and uric acid, than the fluid in your urine can dilute
- Kidney stones - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Small kidney stones that don't block your kidney or cause other health troubles can be treated by your primary healthcare professional But if you have a large kidney stone and have serious pain or kidney troubles, you may need to see a specialist
- Mayo Clinic Minute: Misconceptions about how diet affects kidney stones
Kidney stones often have no definite, single cause, although several factors may increase someone's risk While diet can be one of those factors, there are several misconceptions about what foods and drinks to avoid or consume more of in order to prevent kidney stones
- Preventing kidney stones before they form - Mayo Clinic News Network
Stones often go unnoticed in the kidney until they move into the ureter —the tube connecting the kidney and bladder If a stone leaves the kidney and blocks urine from exiting, usually while in the ureter, it can cause urine to back up and lead to intense pain
- Mayo Clinic Minute: What causes kidney stones?
Approximately 1 in 10 people will deal with kidney stones during their lifetime The stones, which have many causes, can affect any part of your urinary tract — from the kidneys to the bladder Passing them can be extremely painful
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Preventing kidney stones
That plan should consider what kind of kidney stones you have, possible causes for their formation and specific steps to prevent them Of the several types of kidney stones, the most common type is calcium-based stones: calcium oxalate or calcium phosphate
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Kidney stones and calcium
Excess dietary sodium leads to higher calcium levels in urine, increasing the risk of all calcium-based kidney stones Aim for less than 2,000 milligrams of sodium per day Read labels to know how much sodium is in the foods you eat and drink You also may need to cut down on foods rich in oxalate
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