Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys. They can affect any part of the urinary tract and can be extremely painful to pass.

1 in 10 Americans
Severity: Moderate
Not Contagious
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At a Glance

What is it?
Kidney stones are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys. They can affect any part of the urinary tract and can be extr
Who it affects
Adults 20-50, more common in men

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Sources & References

  1. Mayo Clinic — mayoclinic.org
  2. National Institutes of Health (NIH) — nih.gov
  3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — cdc.gov
  4. MedlinePlus — medlineplus.gov
  5. World Health Organization (WHO) — who.int
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