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Kidney Stones

Kidney Stones

 

Kidney Stones is known as a urinary disorder and has crystallised salt or chemicals that are present in the urine. These stones block urine flow and can lead to serious infections. Essentially, this can lead to kidney damage or even kidney failure. Kidney Stones are made up of a variety of chemicals such as calcium, phosphate, and oxalate.

Women are more susceptible to suffer from Kidney Stones specifically for those that in the ages of 20s till 40s. Certain types of Kidney Stones are made of different chemicals, these include:

- Calcium Oxalate Stones or Calcium Phosphate Stones (the most common)

- Cystine Stones

- Struvite Stones

- Uric Acid Stones