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How do you get kidney stones?

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  Minerals and salts make up kidney stones, which are hard deposits in the kidney. They may be harmful to you. But how do you get kidney stones? How can kidney stones be diagnosed? Which foods and drinks may help in preventing kidney stones? How can I prevent kidney stones? etc are some questions of concern. In this article, you are going to get the answers to such questions . Below are some factors that cause you to get kidney stones, which are discussed in detail:   Low urine volume Constantly low urine volume increases the risk of kidney stones. In addition to dehydration (loss of body fluids), hard exercise, working in a hot place, not drinking enough fluids, or living in a hot environment may contribute to low urine volume. Low urine volumes result in concentrated urine that is dark in color. Concentrated urine means that you have less fluid to dissolve large salts in urine. If you drink lots of water or other fluids, you may dilute your urine and, as a result, you may re...

Kidney Stones: Causes || Symptoms || Effects || Preventive measures || Treatment

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In this article, you are going to explore the causes , symptoms , effects , preventive measures , and treatment of kidney stones thoroughly. Kidney Stones The stones are hard deposits consisting of minerals and salts. Nephrolithiasis, renal calculi, and urolithiasis are other names for stones. It's quite painful to pass kidney stones, but stones usually don't cause permanent damage, as long as they're recognized in a timely fashion. In some cases, passing a kidney stone involves nothing more than taking pain medication and drinking a lot of water. Some stones may need to be surgically removed if they become lodged in the urinary tract, resulting in an infection, or causing complications. The most common causes of kidney stones are diet, obesity, medical conditions, and certain supplements. Whether it's your kidneys or your bladder, kidney stones can occur anywhere along with your urinary system. A stone forms when minerals crystallize and stick together due to concent...