Kidney Stones: Causes and Prevention
Kidney stones are common, affecting approximately one in five men and one in 10 women by the age of 70.
Kidney stones are hard deposits of minerals and salts that form inside your kidneys, varying in size, and may cause intense pain when passing through the urinary tract.
Fortunately, treatment is available to manage most kidney stones, and there are steps everyone can take to prevent them from recurring.
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Author summary: Kidney stones are preventable with proper treatment.