Kidney Stones | Risk factors | Symptoms | AINU
KIDNEY STONES Kidneys stones are the hard deposits of different minerals generally made up of calcium & uric acid. As the name implies, they generally form in the kidney ( Nephrolithiasis) or bladder ( Urolithiasis) or ureter ( Ureterolithiasis ) or anywhere in the urinary tract. The stones are formed when some minerals such as calcium oxalate start accumulating in the kidneys instead of excreting through the urine. The stones are dynamic in nature and keep on adding up their size. If the stones are left unidentified or untreated, they will obstruct the flow of urine in the kidneys or urinary tract that can lead to kidney damage or kidney failure . That’s why it is very important to treat the stones before they get enlarged and a patient may require surgery eventually. So, if you have stones then you should immediately take steps for getting rid of them. Risk Factors: Family or personal history: If someone in your family has kidney stones , ...