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Kidney stones - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Kidney stones often have no definite, single cause But many factors may raise your risk Kidney stones develop when the urine contains more crystal-forming substances than the fluid in the urine can dilute These substances include calcium oxalate, calcium phosphate and uric acid
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
Preventing and treating kidney stones - Mayo Clinic Press What causes kidney stones? Stones can be made of different substances, but the most common type are calcium-based stones Types of stones include: Calcium oxalate — These stones are formed when calcium combines with oxalate, a substance made by your liver or absorbed from the foods you eat
Preventing kidney stones before they form - Mayo Clinic News Network You may reduce your risk of kidney stones if you: Drink water throughout the day People with a history of kidney stones should drink enough fluids to pass about 80 oz (2 5 liters) of urine every day This is the most effective therapy available to prevent future kidney stones
Kidney stones - Care at Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic uses the latest technology to treat kidney stones, including minimally invasive techniques performed using small incisions or natural openings Mayo urologists have extensive experience in performing percutaneous nephrolithotomy — a surgical procedure to remove large kidney stones
Mayo Clinic Minute: What can you eat to avoid kidney stones? Kidney stones are not only painful, but they can lead to serious complications that may require hospitalization and even surgery The good news is kidney stones are preventable, and prevention can be as simple as eating the right foods
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 They make up over 75% of kidney stones
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
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Why are kidney stones so painful? The pain associated with kidney stones usually is the result of spasms triggered by a stone stuck in the ureter, coupled with pressure in the kidney from urine backup Kidney stones form from minerals and acid salts